Information about general grief and loss theory Information about trauma Understanding of individuality of grief Understanding of cultural diversity in grief and loss Statistics about suicide and suicide bereavement Information about possible cognitive restrictions of the individual Dealing with stigma (e.g. psychosocial, legal and religious) and isolation Understanding of feelings of rejection, abandonment and blame Understanding of feelings of remorse, guilt and responsibility Understanding of feelings of anger and/or helplessness Understanding of feelings of relief Understanding of feelings of stigma and shame (depending on cultural context) Understanding the need to understand why the search for motive and acceptance that there may not be a motive Dealing with denial Dealing with difficulty acknowledging the cause of death Dealing with fear of hereditary susceptibility Dealing with contagion Working with family dynamics Understanding loss of basic trust and loss of sense of safety Assessing increased risk of suicide and other risk taking behaviours Logistical and legal issues Information about coping strategies and interpersonal tactics Acknowledging strengths Supporting therapeutic process of hope Working towards resilience and integration Developing potential for growth Lifespan approach to suicide prevention A continuum of care Identifying individual strengths |