Discussion: Refinding the Capacity to Survive: Working with Survivors of Suicide Loss with Jason Tompkins, LCSW

Come join us for a discussion on: Refinding the Capacity to Survive: Working with Survivors of Suicide Loss with Jason Tompkins, LCSW

This one-hour presentation focuses on the therapeutic work with survivors of suicide loss and the resulting grief. Participants will examine the impact of suicide on both family systems and individuals, including guilt, anger, blame, traumatic imagery, stigma, and the paradox of relief. Emphasis will be placed on the relational nature of suicide and the importance of understanding the continuing bonds survivors maintain with the deceased as central to healing. Attention will be given to James Masterson’s concept of the Capacities of the Self as a framework for assessing and supporting recovery. Clinical material, drawn from the presenter’s work will be shared to facilitate discussion and group learning.

Location: Live via secure Zoom
Who: Therapy Peer Community Members
Reservation needed? Yes
Recorded? Yes
Sign up ends: 24 hours before meeting