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SUMMARY:Introduction to Grief Support Series | Talking with Children and Teens about a Death Due to Suicide
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of an ongoing series that will provide a foundation of introductory information for anyone working with or providing support to children\, teens\, and families who may be grieving. This series is not progressive; sessions can be viewed in any order. \nHow do we best support children and families when someone in their life has died by suicide? Explaining a suicide death to children and teens is often a daunting task for parents and guardians navigating such a profound loss. Well-meaning adults want to protect children from the truth and from the painful emotions such as guilt\, shame\, and regret that often accompany a suicide death. Yet\, avoiding honest conversations can leave children and teens feeling confused and isolated. Parents and guardians may feel overwhelmed as they struggle with their own grief while also trying to decide what to tell their children and how to support them. For caregivers\, telling the truth may feel intimidating and provoke anxiety. This workshop will explore the impact of suicide loss on families\, including the layers of stigma\, silence\, and unanswered questions that often surround a death due to suicide. Additionally\, we will discuss the unique challenges that families grapple with after a loss to suicide. Participants will receive helpful tips and information about best practices for supporting families\, with suggested verbiage and phrases to use when explaining a suicide death to children and teens. This will include examples of what to say and what not to say\, as well as helpful responses when children have questions. There will be ample time for discussion in this interactive presentation. \nThis playback is available to active NACG members only. \n \nMembers must be logged into the member portal to access the playback. Not currently a member? Become a NACG member today! Your membership will provide access to free monthly webinars with CEs on current topics to support you in your work\, discounts on educational events\, access to all webinar playbacks\, and more. To learn more and become a member to access this webinar for no additional cost\, visit HERE → \n  \nContinuing Education (CE) credits are not available for webinar playbacks.\nTarget Audience: Students\, interns\, individuals entering the field of childhood bereavement\, new staff members\, new counselors\, group facilitators\, volunteers\, anyone who wants to invest in their practice.\nInstructional Level: Basic – This best describes a topic or issue that the prospective audience is encountering for the first time in a meaningful way.\nFormat: Live Interactive Webinar \n  \nObjectives:\nAfter attending this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the grief and loss experience of children and teens who have been impacted by the death of someone in their life due to suicide.\nList practical tips and tools for supporting grieving children and teens affected by a suicide death.\nDiscuss examples of what to say and what not to say as when talking with children and teens about a death due to suicide.\nDiscuss societal stigmas and their impact on bereaved children and teens.\n\n  \nSpeaker Bios:\nPamela Gabbay\, EdD\, FT – Dr. Pamela Gabbay is a nationally recognized author and trainer who has served the bereavement field in many capacities during her nearly 30-year career. Dr. Gabbay is part of the Youth Programs team at TAPS – The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors\, and a member of the TAPS Advisory Board\, as well as working closely with Coping After Suicide. Additionally\, she is a National Trainer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and is the co-author\, along with Andy McNiel\, of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for Professionals. Dr. Gabbay has served in a variety of roles in her career\, including being the Director of Operations and Training for The Compassionate Friends\, the Director of The Mourning Star Center for Grieving Children\, and the Camp Director for Camp Erin-Palm Springs. Additionally\, she served as Vice President on the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG). Dr. Gabbay holds a Fellow in Thanatology from the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) and earned a Master of Arts degree in Cognitive Psychology from Claremont Graduate University. She earned her Doctor of Education degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University/UMass Global. \n  \nRefund/cancellation policy: If you need to cancel your registration\, please contact Megan Lopez at megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org or at (432) 288-4688. Please note that no refunds will be given. \nTo request accessibility accommodations: The National Alliance for Children’s Grief is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Please contact Megan Lopez at megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org or at (432) 288-4688 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://nacg.org/event/introduction-to-grief-support-series-talking-with-children-and-teens-about-a-death-due-to-suicide/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Grief Support Series,Live Interactive Webinar,Members Only Playback
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