What's different about this counselling?

This counselling service provides supports and resources for individuals in the aftermath of a suicide or suicide attempt to support the healing process, alleviate grief and distress and address the potential risk of suicide among those profoundly affected by the event.

Our experienced counsellors understand the impact and the unanswered questions that often accompany such situations. If you're grappling with the recent suicide or suicide attempt of someone you knew, reach out to us and schedule a session.

Suicide is not necessarily about wanting to die. It is about struggling to live.

Survivors of suicide loss will often experience these responses:

• Challenged or changed spiritual or religious beliefs
• Suicidal thoughts themselves
• Denial
• Trauma
• “Why” questions
• Fear of losing another family member, friend or community member
• Depression
• Shock or numbness
• Deep sadness
• Anger and blame
• Shame
• Relief
• Helplessness
  

• Stigma makes it difficult for survivors to reach out for help
• Suicide bereaved individuals often receive less social support due to stigma relating to death by suicide
• In the past suicide was criminalized or viewed as a sin and some of these beliefs still linger with people today, making it difficult for survivors to talk openly about their loss

This counselling program ensures counsellors are trained and available to talk about individuals’ loss by suicide.

Suicide exposed

local groups, passers by, social groups, faith groups

Suicide affected

first responders, family, friends, those directly involved

Suicide bereaved short term

family, friends, peers, long standing health workers, social workers, teachers

Suicide bereaved long term

family and close friends

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