Surviving Suicide 2015

International Survivor of Suicide Day is November 21, 2015. Saddleback Church in Lake forest is having an event 9am-1pm. Please come out to speak, hear others' stories, find resources. The healing process is a long journey. Finding others who have gone through similar things can help.

International Survivors of Suicide Event, November 21, 2015 9am-1pm

Saddleback Church

1 Saddleback Pkwy

Lake Forest, CA

NAMI Warmline: (877) 910-WARM or (orange county) (714) 991-6412

OC Links (Behavioral Health Resource Hotline for Orange County): (855) 625-4657

www.lifetreetherapy.com

Thoughts on Death & Saying Goodbye

When we're young, talking about death may not have been a normal thing. Considering the lifespan and different types of losses a person goes through, it would make sense to prepare a child to cope through losses and death. Our culture does not promote an openness or acceptance of loss, so it may be difficult for many of us to cope the first few times a major loss occurs. Here are some thoughts related to our culture of not acknowledging loss, and some ways to foster dialogue and coping with loss. 

Blog Post related to saying good bye: http://www.organizedmesses.com/bsripom/2014/6/29/how-to-say-goodbye-with-children