A workshop for families of attempt survivors, attempt survivors, or those who live with people who suffer from chronic suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
In 2021 approximately 1.7 million people attempted suicide. We know suicide attempts don’t happen in a vacuum so there are family members, loved ones, friends who are impacted by each attempt. Suicide attempts are traumatic and often life-changing, yet the support and resources available for family members and attempt survivors are almost non-existent.
The Family Matters workshop was created with the intent to answer the question family members ask most often – what do I do? This innovative workshop recognizes the importance of supporting a family and the person who attempted or is struggling with suicidal thoughts/behavior. Topics covered in this 8-hour workshop will include trauma, communication, ways to help the attempt survivor, self-care and self-compassion with supporting exercises and resources.
Family Matters was developed by Heidi Bryan, utilizing her over 20 years of experience in suicide prevention, working with family members, and as an attempt survivor.