Support for individuals when dealing with grief after suicide

1. Understanding grief following suicide and the impact it can have on individuals.

• 1.1 Define the term ‘grief’
• 1.2 Outline the five stages of grief
• 1.3 List common emotions that may be experienced by individuals going through grief
• 1.4 Explain why emotions experienced after the suicide of a loved one may differ from those felt after death in other circumstances
• 1.5 Give examples of physical reactions that may be displayed by an individual going through grief
• 1.6 Outline the effectiveness of talking about emotions when going through grief

2. Understand the reach of grief following a suicide.

• 2.1 Give examples of individuals who can be affected by grief following the suicide of an individual
• 2.2 Describe how people with different connections to the deceased may be affected
• 2.3 Outline how grief can lead to suicidal thoughts
• 2.4 Outline the positive effects of grief

3. Understand the importance of support for those affected by grief following suicide.

• 3.1 List reasons why support is important for an individual who is grieving
• 3.2 List individuals that can offer support
• 3.3 Identify sources of external support available for those who are grieving