Supporting someone who has lost a loved one to suicide involves acknowledging their grief, listening without judgment, and offering specific practical help. Avoid clichés, encourage them to share memories, and be patient, as grief has no timeline. Continue to offer support long after the loss, and encourage professional help if needed

Language is powerful. The words we use shape our understanding of complex and sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and share resources about suicide prevention, to remember the lives lost by suicide, and to support those grieving a loved one by suicide.

Grief is often described as an emotional experience and yet its impact extends far beyond one’s feelings. When we lose someone dear to us our bodies undergo a series of complex responses.

Losing a sibling is a profound and life changing experience, yet it frequently remains overshadowed by other forms of grief. While the loss of a parent, spouse, or child is widely acknowledged and supported within society, sibling loss is repeatedly overlooked, leaving siblings to navigate their grief in silence.

The traditional model of the Five Stages of Grief is no longer the best way to support grieving clients and honestly, we aren’t really sure it ever was.

Grief is a universal human experience that each of us will endure in our lifetime.