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The book, Nothing prepared me for this, is now available.
From this writing and performance project a book has been published with works from people who have lost a loved one to suicide.
The themes covered in the writing are: the event, trauma, hindsight, love, self and hope. You will be moved and inspired by the writing.
Click on the attachment for more information and details on how you can order a copy.
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Our June men's program is scheduled for Thursday 14th June from 7 to 9pm.
Our June men's program is scheduled for Thursday 14th June from 7 to 9pm. Our guest speaker for June will be Jon Stebbins from The Compassionate Friends. Further information will be sent out over the next few weeks. If you are interested in attending the June men's program, please call Support After Suicide on 9421 7640 or email colin.charles@jss.org.au
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May 4, 2012
A study of support for people bereaved by suicide - South Australia
By Louise Flynn (Admin) in Article of interest
An Honours student from the University of South Australia is undertaking research into the lived experience of support for people bereaved.
More information is available in the attached file.
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The SCBS is running a trial of an online counselling service.
If you are interested in finding out more, you can click on this link or open the attachment.
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Ian Maurer will be our guest speaker at the next men’s evening on Thursday 10 May from 7 to 9pm.
We have something special planned for the May men's program. Ian Maurer will be our guest speaker at the next men's evening on Thursday 10 May from 7 to 9pm.
This will be an interesting and inspiring time as Ian speaks about his son Tim's death in December 2006. He will speak about the lead up to Tim's death, how his life has been affected in various ways (i.e. work, physically and spiritually), the impact of Tim's death on family and friends and how he has dealt with this experience since…
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Listen to or download the transcript of a radio discussion on suicide and spirituality.
This is a recent program on the Radio National Encounter program. It is lengthy but has some interesting perspectives and people contributing. There are people who are bereaved, those who have attempted suicide and more.
Here's the link to the program: Suicide and spirituality
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We are holding an Information Session for parents and carers who are supporting children following the suicide of someone close.
It is in Richmond on Monday 18 June at 6.30pm.
Guest speakers will talk about their experience and what has been helpful to them in supporting their children. There will be the opportunity to ask questions.
More information is in the attached pamphlet.
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Here is the second edition of our newsletter.
We hope you find it interesting. It contains articles and poetry from people bereaved by suicide.
Let us know if you would like to go on the mailing list to receive the email version.
The newsletter is attached.
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The dates are now available for the next 8 week support group we are running in Melbourne.
It commences on Monday 16 July. An information flyer is attached.
Please be in contact if you would like any further information.
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One of our counsellors just came across this booklet. We thought it could be helpful to you.
It was published in 2003 by the American Association of Suicidology. The chapter of 'Battling Guilt' is particularly interesting.
The Handbook is attached.
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