Suicide Loss: What All Medical Professionals Should Know

Led by an experienced therapist in the field, this webinar outlines the complex issues faced by survivors of suicide and provides medical and behavioral health professionals with treatment strategies for individuals at all stages of

recovery.

Full Description:
Every 15 minutes someone in the United States dies by suicide, leaving behind 6-8 loved ones, known as survivors of suicide. The word suicide continues to be associated with shame and stigma, leaving many individuals who need mental

health treatment and those left behind by suicide afraid to reach out for help. Many survivors hold a lot of their feelings and thoughts inside, even while seeking treatment.

The complexity of suicide and suicide loss leave many professionals feeling under-educated and ill-prepared to work with a survivor in treatment. Led by an experienced therapist and specialist in the field, this webinar is designed to

investigate the complex grieving process associated with this loss and to provide new strategies for working with individuals at all stages of recovery. Ms. Falasco brings both her extensive training in prevention and postvention to this

webinar, as well as her personal experiences as a suicide survivor.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Identify the effects of suicide loss on survivors and helpers
Examine the current statistics on suicide and the nature of suicide
Identify grief reactions, grieving styles, and symptoms of traumatic grief
Describe the nature, process, and phases of suicide loss
Describe suicide postvention measures and loss support resources available to survivors
Learn specific interventions and techniques to assist the survivor through the mourning process

Your Presenter:
Linda Falasco, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Falasco is a graduate of Temple University with a Masters in Social Work and has extensive post-masters training in child development, play

therapy, and bereavement. A seasoned lecturer on suicide loss, Ms. Falasco brings both her extensive training in prevention and postvention to this webinar, as well as her personal experiences as a suicide survivor.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting

15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link:

https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Clergy, Counselors, Drug and Alcohol Counselors, Educators, Hospital (Clinical), Long-Term Care (Clinical), Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers