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Suicide Bereavement

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Suicide Prevention

TRAINING

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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GLOBAL
EDUCATION:
14 countries
4 continents
1 vital goal

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 have been a Police Officer for 15 years, during this time I have been a first responder to suicide but also bereaved by suicide through a sibling. Even with my experience of suicide, the training really opened my eyes to the wider subject matter delivered by amazing trainers whose knowledge and experience shone through. The variety of the training course was effective and it motivated the group to positively engage which resulted in some very good open conversations. The training resources were also impressive and professional with a lot of useful information provided electronically for future reference and sign posting. I would certainly be keen to return and complete any similar trainin… Read more

Lyndsey BellActing Police SergeantGuernsey Police

I am part of the Men’s support network for Northumbria police, I am also a Federation representative and response sgt working in Newcastle city centre. This training has been incredibly beneficial for all 3 of these roles.

Jonathan CarrSergeant Response PolicingNorthumbria Police

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

The training was emotional. The Trainer created a safe space for us to explain our thoughts in the group activities. I am able to signpost persons to local organisations as additional support and respond to risk. I feel this training has built on my knowledge about prevention of suicide.

Thank you to the Trainers.

Sharon CooperPolice ConstablePolice Services of Northern Ireland (PSNI)

PABBS facilitators attended my workplace and delivered a workshop for our Family Liaison Practitioners.  The facilitators presented some information that was entirely new to me, enabled me to examine my approach to speaking to and listening to families and how to look after myself.  The presentation was more a conversation and that was appreciated by the whole group.  The subject was handled very sensitively, with passion and compassion.  The course contents were entirely relevant and the resources are of a very high standard.  I’m really pleased that I and the team undertook this training, and it would come with my recommendation.

 

Paul Butler-McLeesHead of Patient Safety and LearningGloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

I recently attended a training session entitled “Talking to children and young people when there has been a suicide”.  The training session lasted approx. 90 minutes and was delivered by Suicide Bereavement UK.  The training session was excellent and was delivered by staff who clearly have a high level of expertise in this field but who are also able to deliver such training in an easy-to-understand way.  The training session was varied and included lots of engagement with attendees and also a group exercise.  This training is definitely something that can help practitioners support children and young people who have experienced bereavement by suicide.  I would highly recommend this training… Read more

Mike BellSenior Mental Health PractitionerRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

The course was re-affirming to me both personally and professionally. We can feel at a loss to respond with enough insight to those bereaved by such life changing events but being able to bring our thoughts to the course and to discuss the sensitivity of these matters with experts was hugely helpful. It made me feel very reassured. It was a hugely beneficial and insightful course.

Angela KingSocial Prescribing Link WorkerStroud/Cotswold PCN

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)

The training was superb.

 

 

Carole LoweLead InvestigatorPennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

“I would like to say that this training is one of the best trainings I have attended for some time. Both facilitators were easy to listen to and each owned a wealth of knowledge that they were happy to share. I felt that everyone felt comfortable in asking questions and joining in group discussions. Prior to the course I thought that due to the subject matter the course would be dry. However, it was made enjoyable and fun, leaving me wanting more. Thank you to both of you”

Julie ShoneClinical Nurse specialist (RMN)Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS FTDoncaster