Suicide Bereavement in Farm Country

Coping with loss is challenging. Loss can take on many forms – loss of a business, loss of a relationship or loss in a death of a friend or family member are a few examples. Death and dying test our coping skills in unique ways. People who die by suicide touch many people with loss which can be difficult to understand and communicate.

Farmers and other rural residents have a higher likelihood of dying by suicide than people in urban communities. In the country, news travels fast and personal connections can span communities and generations. How does one affected by suicide cope with this loss? How do we talk about suicide? What resources are available to help those in bereavement?

The Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health invite you to a free learning session about suicide bereavement – what happens to people who are touched by another’s suicide.

The session will include insights and information, best practices, practical advice, and a Q&A session.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone who lives or works in rural agricultural communities.

DATES/TIMES

Option 1: Live Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from 10-11:30 a.m. (Central time)

Option 2: Recording Monday, December 14, 2020, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Central time)

ONLINE PLATFORM: WebEx

COST: None

REGISTRATION:

Option 1 (December 1, Live) Register Here

Option 2 (December 14, Recorded) Register Here

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Review the depth and breadth of common reactions to suicide.
Understand how suicide grief differs from other types of grief.
Learn how to support people who have lost someone to suicide.
Explore suicide bereavement and how our response to suicide can prevent additional deaths.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Daniel J. Reidenberg, Psy.D., FAPA is an internationally known expert on suicide prevention and executive director of SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. This nonprofit organization, headquartered in the Twin Cities, works to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource to people touched by suicide.

CEUs

Participants who complete the course can request a certificate of attendance to use for self-certification.

ACCESSIBLITY
Individuals who have a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact Stephen Moser at 651-201-6641 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 711 as soon as possible.