Suicide Loss: post-crisis management (Level 1) (Classroom and Asynchronous E-learning)
About This Course
Suicide deaths are often sudden, abrupt, and violent—leaving a lasting psychological impact on those left behind, including family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours, and even professionals. In many Asian societies, the stigma surrounding suicide adds further complexity to the grieving process. Survivors—those closely connected to the deceased—often grapple not only with traumatic grief but also with feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and social judgment. Research shows that approximately 135 people are impacted by each suicide in varying degrees, with many experiencing increased risk of mental health issues and suicide themselves.
Professionals and para-counsellors in the helping professions may encounter individuals who have lost someone to suicide or may personally face the suicide of a client. Effective post-crisis support is essential to help survivors navigate the immediate aftermath of such a loss. This includes psychoeducation, emotional stabilisation, and the mobilisation of relevant resources.
In this Level 1 course, participants will be equipped to provide timely and compassionate post-crisis support. They will learn to examine their own attitudes and potential barriers when working with suicide-related grief, determine the level of support required based on survivors' needs, and demonstrate essential attending skills in response to traumatic grief. Using real-life scenarios, evidence-based approaches, and simulated role plays, the course prepares participants to respond with empathy, clarity, and confidence in the early stages of suicide loss.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Examine own attitude and barriers towards working with suicide and traumatic grief
LO2 Determine level of support needed for survivors after a suicide death
LO3 Demonstrate essential attending skills in response to suicide loss and traumatic grief reactions
Entry Requirements
• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6;
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6;
• Be able to use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 6; and
• Learners need to have basic knowledge of computer skills
• Preferably with relevant qualification or experience in the area of Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Casework management, Education or the like