The Talking to Children about Suicide workshop was developed in response to a number of requests from community members who wanted to know how best to support children who have experienced a death by suicide in their family, friend group, or wider social circle. This workshop aims to provide community members with information about:
- How to approach the topic of suicide with children
- How children may respond to a death by suicide,
- How to discuss the death in an age-appropriate way and,
- The importance of self-care when dealing with this difficult subject.
It is recommended, but not mandatory, that participants first gain confidence in talking about suicide
by attending a suicide intervention training such as Reach Out or ASIST/Uqaqtigiiluk!. As it is a
half-day workshop, it can be offered on the same day as Reach Out if desired.
What is unique about this workshop?
- Talking to Children about Suicide offers a child-focused approach to suicide postvention, something
which is often not touched on in other more general suicide awareness programming.
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- This workshop is open to all community members aged 19 and older.
Training Process and Resources
Talking to Children about Suicide is a half-day workshop. The session includes a presentation, group
discussions, a podcast episode, and a list of resources that could be helpful before or after a
conversation with a child.
Course Length: 4 hours
Languages: English
Participants: Minimum of 10 participants
Cost: Free
Training is provided by Isaksimagit Inuusirmi Katujjiqatigiit
Embrace Life Council certified trainers
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