Suicide Postvention for Managers

About the Course:

The webinar “Suicide Postvention for Managers” will examine the unique concerns and techniques for management personnel who have experienced the loss of an employee due to suicide. You will learn about the role of management in responding to an employee suicide. You will learn about the steps to take from an organizational and human resources standpoint in the aftermath of suicide. This training will address the typical employee issues related to suicide. You will learn how to support your employees and create an action plan to better manage this type of event.

Journal/Publisher:

Crisis Care Network

Publication Date:

2015

Author

Dennis Potter, LMSW, CAADC, ICCS, FAETS (presenter)

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists and social workers who seek knowledge about techniques and strategies for management who have experienced the loss of an employee due to suicide. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Recognize the role of managers in responding to an employee suicide

2. Identify the steps to addressing an employee suicide with staff

3. Explain common reactions and issues relating to an employee suicide

4. Develop an action plan for responding to employee suicide