Course Code: REL-BHC-0-EIAS
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
List strategies you can use to mitigate the negative effects of exposure to suicide among vulnerable populations.
Explain how suicide loss differs from other types of losses and the impact that suicide loss has on survivors.
Discuss at least three postvention strategies you can use when providing services to those directly affected by or bereaved by suicide.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: How Suicide Impacts Suicide Loss Survivors
Why Postvention?
Grief in General vs. Suicide Bereavement
What Complicates Suicide Bereavement?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Helping People Exposed to Suicide through Postvention
The Continuum of Survivorship and an Overview of Postvention
Postvention for People Exposed to Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 4: Postvention for People Affected and Bereaved by Suicide
General Approaches for People Affected by Suicide Loss
Treatment for People Bereaved by Suicide
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Reviewer: Monique Kahn, Psy.D.
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016.
Subject Matter Expert: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Beginner level Social Workers; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nurses; Physicians; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.