For the Professional

Support Cards: for those who are grieving These support cards can be useful in a number of ways.  For a support group, pass the stack of cards around and have each person randomly pick a card.  They can, in turn, discuss how that particular...

Supporting Children After a Suicide Loss: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers When a loved one or community member dies by suicide, the entire community of survivors is powerfully affected.  Children, as part of this community, can be deeply impacted...

Supporting People Through Loss and Grief: An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners What are the different theories of grief? What skills do you need for effective counseling? How can you support people experiencing loss and...

A Practitioner Guide to Screening, Assessment, and Management Meeting a vital need, this book helps clinicians rapidly identify risks for suicidal behavior and manage an at-risk teen's ongoing care. It provides clear guidelines for conducting suicide...

This Time of Caregiving: Words of Encouragement & Hope James E. Miller and Christen Pettit Miller begin by acknowledging that becoming a caregiver for another can be a daunting and tiring task, often ranked as one of life’s most challenging...

Trauma Reaction Cards Therapeutic tool to assist in understanding & identifying reactions to trauma & stressful events Identify behavioral, cognitive, physical, & emotional reactions to traumaUseful for children and adolescents Colorful...

A Practical Guide (Second Edition) This trusted practitioner resource is acclaimed for its clear, compassionate, and hopeful approach to working with clients who self-injure. Barent Walsh provides current, evidence-based knowledge about the variety and...

Understanding Suicide, Supporting Children (DVD) Each year, 30,000 Americans die of suicide, leaving behind families—and sometimes young children—left to cope.Understanding Suicide, Supporting Children (24 minutes) provides insight on the...

A Guide for School Administrators This is a valuable resource for school administrators facing death or tragedy in their school community.  Drawn from stories and insights shared by grieving students, community members and school personnel, this...

When You’re Ill or Incapacitated / When You’re the Caregiver When You’re Ill Or Incapacitated: 12 Things To Remember In Times Of Sickness, Injury, or Disability  –  When You’re The Caregiver: 12 Things To Do If...