How To Talk to a Child About a Suicide Attempt in the Family (Booklet and DVD Set Kit)

This easy-to-ready, yet in-depth, multimedia publication is intended to inform and guide adults when talking to children about a suicide attempt in the family.  The publication, consisting of a booklet and DVD,  informs adults about how to talk to preschoolers, school-aged children, and teenagers.  Included for each age group is information about when and where to talk to children, examples of what to say, childrens' reactions to expect and how to handle them, and other ways to support the children (including special activities and other outlets for children to keep busy and active, and encourage expressing their emotions).  The publication is clearly organized and will be a go-to for any moments of difficulty in dealing with such a situation.

Related Publications:

Suicide Prevention publications can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/suicide-prevention

This multimedia publication is a must-have for any family member who needs to address an attempted family suicide with a child/children in the family.  The clear layout and specific information and examples about addressing attempted suicide with children of various age groups will help adults in need of any answers about how to comfort and help children during such a situation.