A practical guide to immediate postvention Walraven-Thissen, Andrea creator author. text bibliography enk 2020 monographic eng

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208 pages ; 23 cm "This practical guide about what first responders should do after a suicide, offers advice on identifying and recording a death as suicide, breaking the bad news and dealing with the impact of suicide in the short, middle and long term. Drawing on her own experience as a first responder and trainer, the author provides guidance and tips for best practice when responding to a suicide. These include what can happen to the body in the immediate aftermath, how to talk to the bereaved to limit or prevent secondary trauma, and how to manage suicide in public arenas such as schools. The scenarios covered include detailed scripts of how to deal with difficult situations. There are also sections that tackle complex issues such as religious or cultural customs, and unusual cases of suicide which can pose extra challenges. Straightforward and full of sage advice, each chapter includes real-world examples from the author's many years working as a first responder which highlight how suicide postvention techniques can be applied."--Page 4 of cover. Introduction -- Responding to suicide -- Breaking the bad news -- The body after death -- Communicating after suicide -- Breaking the taboo: religious and cultural perspectives, guilt, and shame after suicide -- Special cases of suicide -- Conclusions: Moving on after suicide. Andrea Walraven-Thissen ; Foreword Sharon McDonnell. Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-208) and index. Suicide Suicide, Completed Suicide HV6545 .W36 2020 362.28/4 9781785925610 178592561X 2018056431 DLC 190204 20260506173321.0 263056824 eng