Virtual Groups
Is anyone running virtual support groups for survivors? If so, how often do you meet?
Is anyone running virtual support groups for survivors? If so, how often do you meet?
Our county recently experienced a murder-suicide. I cannot find information on how to provide a response in this instance. I do recall Dr. Campbell stating that these should be responded to differently but I am trying to find specific information.
Due to the nature of the situation, I think only a delayed response is appropriate but I do not know of the recommendations go beyond doing a delayed response.
Any information regarding this would be appreciated.
Thanks!
We attempted to provide a delayed response. The family member of the woman who died by suicide had also lost her other adult children to traumatic deaths, which was worrisome for me about her potential mental state. Unfortunately, she never responded to our attempts to make contact.
This community has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and diversity. I invite you to share some of this with us at the 13th Annual National LOSS Team Conference is October 14-16, 2024, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215.
This year’s theme is Equipping [the bereaved, LOSS teams, clinicians] for the Future. The Active Postvention Model has become a movement! We are looking toward the future of that movement, and acknowledging that Postvention empowers survivors to have a future. We invite proposals that highlight these topics. Potential areas include, but are not limited to:
LOSS Team development and sustainability
Clinical grief support for survivors
Survivor stories
Trauma-informed care
We have been doing it for the past few months. It usually varies, but 1-2 people have consistently popped in. It is very manageable (and is a good place for me to be able to get some of my other work done if no one does pop in that week).