When a Loved One Dies by Suicide

This course is based on the book "When A Loved One Dies By Suicide: Comfort, Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics" and brings to life the moving stories of Catholics who have navigated the challenging path of suicide loss.

Course Highlights:

• Real-Life Stories: Explore authentic accounts of Catholics affected by suicide loss, gaining insights into their journeys, grief experiences, and the solace found in faith and community.
• Comprehensive Content: Role of Catholic traditions and teachings for solace, hope, healing, power of prayer for comfort, personal storytelling, addressing the psychological pain and avenues for growth, and promoting a call to loving service within the Catholic faith. 

Course Content:

• Eight high-quality and powerful films.
• An accompanying reflection guide for context, discussions, prayers, and additional resources.
• A resource facilitation guide is also available for effective group use.
• Optional journaling opportunities with prompts for deeper reflection.

Who should enroll?

• Intended for those who've experienced suicide loss and those seeking greater understanding.
• Ideal for individuals and grief support groups.
• Ministers or individuals who want to understand suicide loss, mental health challenges, and the ministry of accompaniment.
• Those who want to learn Catholic teaching about suicide and to be better able to offer empathy, compassion, and prayerful support to those affected by suicide loss.