Bereavement by Suicide / Module 1
Understanding the Impact of Suicide
This module explores the impact that suicide or suspected suicide can have on individuals, families, services, and communities. Participants will develop an understanding of how suicide affects those left behind and why sensitive, informed responses matter.
1 full dayMax 16 participants2 trainers requiredOpen course: £125/person
Learning Focus
- —The prevalence of suicide in Wales and the wider UK
- —The potential impact on individuals, families, and communities
- —Emotional and practical challenges faced by the bereaved
- —Why responses from services and communities matter
- —Recognising when additional support may be needed
Learning Approach
- • Presentation and guided discussion
- • Reflective learning exercises
- • Exploration of attitudes and assumptions
- • Discussion of real-world support contexts
“I came in thinking I understood grief. I didn't — not this kind. Module 1 gave me a completely different lens on why people affected by suicide bereavement can struggle to find the support they need. Quiet, powerful training.”