AFTER SUICIDE

Bereavement after suicide is a profoundly difficult experience. The stigma of suicide, as well as the painful emotions it engenders, often leaves the survivors feeling isolated at a time in their lives when they are most in need of support.

After Suicide offers short term psychotherapy groups, consultation to organizations, training and supervision, and individual and family counseling for survivors of suicide.

AFTER SUICIDE GROUPS



Twelve-week psychotherapy groups are offered to help meet the needs of those who have lost someone to suicide. The purpose of the group is to give participants an opportunity in a safe environment, to voice and explore the painful feelings of suicide. Some of the key issues addressed in group are:

  • Myths and stigma of suicide
  • Grief process in suicide
  • The search for answers
  • Guilt, blame and responsibility
  • Isolation and support

COUNSELING AND TRAINING

  • Consultation to companies, schools, and organizations dealing with a suicide
  • Training and Supervision for clinicians and counselors working with people coping with a suicide

INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY

  • Short or long term individual therapy
  • Therapy with families or significant others impacted by a suicide
 
     
   

For Further Information
Contact: Mimi Elmer, LICSW
Co-Director and psychotherapist
Focus Counseling and Consultation, Inc.
(617) 876-4488 x52