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Suicide Bereavement

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Suicide Prevention

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DR SHARON
MCDONNELL
Founder of Suicide
Bereavement UK

Welcome to Suicide
Bereavement UK

We provide evidence-based, research-informed suicide bereavement training and resources, developed and delivered by experts in the field. Designed for people bereaved by suicide, professionals, employers, commissioners and academics, this website offers clear, trusted information to support compassionate and effective responses after suicide. We offer a wide range of vital services, including:

 

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Based in the UK, connected globally.

Our work is rooted in the UK, but its impact reaches far beyond it.

Through research, public engagement and the sharing of lived experience, we contribute to national and international conversations on suicide bereavement. From peer-reviewed publications and conferences to public talks and global collaborations, we are committed to sharing learning, challenging stigma and improving understanding wherever it is needed.

 

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Suicide Bereavement UK

Research, Training, and Expertise in Suicide Bereavement and Suicide Prevention.

Suicide Bereavement UK conducts research, evidence-based training, and consultancy to advance understanding of suicide bereavement and suicide prevention. Our website is designed to be relevant to a wide range of audiences, including:

  • Those bereaved or affected by suicide seeking guidance, support, and key resources
  • Professionals who come into contact with, or support people bereaved by suicide, examples include health professionals, GPs, educators, employers, universities, and emergency services etc.
  • Policy makers and commissioners responsible for developing or implementing postvention (suicide bereavement) services
  • Individuals seeking evidence-based, CPD-accredited training in suicide prevention or suicide bereavement
  • Employers wishing to train staff in line with BSI Standard Suicide and the Workplace: Intervention, Prevention, and Support
  • Academics and researchers interested in the latest evidence and insights in suicide bereavement

I found the training event incredibly beneficial.  It was thought provoking, informative and provided a safe space for colleagues to discuss openly and share experiences. The trainers were brilliant hosts and trainers; it was a privilege to hear their stories. The training provided a safe space for some very open and honest conversations, which were powerful in terms of getting people to think differently around the language we use about suicide and the whole assessment process.

Thank you very much 

Lynn ReesQuality Assurance OfficerHywel Dda University Health Board

I think the PABBS training was so informative and delivered in a really efficient way. Being provided with studies and workbooks has been really useful in refreshing my memory on what was discussed, and also an aid in further self-reflection. I would recommend this training to everyone, regardless of knowledge and experience as you will definitely learn something new. The space felt really safe and the trainers held us all very well. So glad I did this training.

Rachael HatteeFlex CounsellorInfobuzz
RTS4 training is essential for clinical practitioners from all professional backgrounds, as well as for managers working across Adult and Young People’s mental health services. The training provided a strong evidence-informed framework that is directly relevant to day-to-day clinical practice and leadership responsibilities. The trainers were highly insightful, drawing effectively on their own professional and lived experience, and they engaged participants in a respectful, reflective, and inclusive manner that encouraged open discussion and shared learning.
 
The training explored valuable data in depth, particularly around emerging trends, as well as key precipitating and perpetuating fa… Read more
Emmanuel AwuahSpecialist CAMHS Parenting LeadOxleas NHS Foundation Trust

I felt the day was very well organised thorough postvention training.  Opportunities to question, excellent advice and resources to take away and signposting to access more.  Sharon & Angela are very personable and honest creating a very open forum for everyone to join in discussion and share experience in a confidential environment. 

I felt very safe with the COVID measures that were put in place for the day.

Shirin McGregorTrainee Youth Worker/CounsellorNais HouseOxford

I feel privileged to have been on your PABBS course and it helped me in two  ways – in my work as a paramedic and knowing that whilst I cannot make it better for the relatives I can be there and also on a personal level when dealing with the aftermath of a suicide making sure I address my own feelings and look after my own mental health. […] The passion and commitment you showed us on this course has inspired me and made me determined to share with my colleagues the best way to both deal with events like this personally and also how I can help relatives of the deceased in a more constructive way.

Kerry GarbuttParamedic

I’m currently working on commissioning a new suicide bereavement service in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, and attended the PABBS training in early February 2022.  Initially, my intention was to see for myself how useful this would be for people involved in delivering elements of the service.  Perhaps unsurprisingly, I found it incredibly useful for my own benefit – especially reinforcing my understanding around the evidence of what and who the service needs to support. I’d certainly recommend it for anybody working on developing or delivering a postvention service.

Chris StanleyCommisioning ManagerPublic Health

I have to say it was one of the most insightful and helpful training programs I have ever attended. It was presented extremely well and was in a relatable and easy-to-understand manner. As someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide, I found all the areas discussed to be key in understanding and navigating the complex emotions and challenges that come with bereavement. The training also provided me with valuable insights on self-care and setting boundaries within my professional role, which I found particularly helpful. I would highly recommend the training to anyone working within this field.

Sam SouthernSuicide Prevention Bereavement Co-ordinatorEmpowerment Charity

The course was excellent and the feedback from those attending has been great and the consensus was that it has improved understanding of what is a very difficult issue, that people in general including police officers shy away from. The course was expertly managed by the trainers who were able to create an informal and relaxed atmosphere which assisted in helping the people in the room share their own experiences. This was very important as not only for those telling their stories but also a great deal of learning comes from those honest and open conversations in the room and listening and learning from others lived and professional experiences.  We hope to roll the course out wider organis… Read more

RTS - Hampshire Police - May 27th 2022Hampshire Police

“I attended Kent’s first cohort of Postvention Assisting Those Bereaved by Suicide and admittedly I wasn’t entirely sure what I was expecting and I say openly, this was the most thought provoking and strangely energising CPD course ever attended”

Daniel LeeLocality ManagerKent & Medway NHSSouth Kent

Wow, where do I begin?  This training was delivered with compassion, empathy and kindness to all attendees.  The subject is difficult for obvious reasons, however this training was delivered in such a way that we should be shouting the topic from the rooftops so that there is no longer a stigma about it and those bereaved by suicide know that services are out there to support and walk beside them in their grief. 

The course on a whole has given me lots to contemplate and ponder when supporting those left behind. I feel very privileged to have been able to attend this training which in turn has already had an impact on my work. The only thing else I can say is get it booked NOW!!!!!

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Natasha MarshNorthamptonshire Support After Suicide Service (N-SASS)