The Understanding Your Suicide Grief Support Group Guide

A compassionate guide for leading suicide bereavement support groups.

When we're grieving the death of someone loved, we need the support and compassion of our fellow human beings. Grief support groups provide a wonderful opportunity for this very healing kind of support. This Understanding Your Suicide Grief Support Group Guide is for professional or lay caregivers who want to start and lead an effective grief support group for adult suicide loss survivors.

This guide explains how to get a group started and how to keep it running smoothly once it's underway. It explores the group leader's roles and responsibilities in detail, including communication skills, trust building, and handling problems. You'll find information about the natural complications of suicide loss and how they can affect support group dynamics. This organisational guide deftly combines grief education with compassionate support. It includes:

• Twelve meeting plans that interface with the second editions of Understanding Your Suicide Grief and The Understanding Your Suicide Grief Journal
• Guidance on creating a safe and supportive environment
• Tips for effective communication and facilitation

This resource will empower you to help group members reconcile their losses and find meaning in life. It is ideal for grief counsellors, social workers, and anyone committed to supporting those affected by suicide.