Suicide Prevention

Safe Messaging for Suicide Postvention

Use Safe Messaging strategies after a suicide death to check in with service members who were close to the deceased.

Use Safe Messaging strategies after a suicide death to check in with service members who were close to the deceased.

Safe Messaging for Suicide Postvention Training Moth+Flame
Safe Messaging for Suicide Postvention Training Moth+Flame
Safe Messaging for Suicide Postvention Training Moth+Flame
Safe Messaging for Suicide Postvention Training Moth+Flame

About the training

In this voice-activated immersive learning experience, learners will use Safe Messaging strategies as they navigate nuanced conversations in the aftermath of a suicide death.

Scenario:

Scenario:

At the start of this scenario, you learn that a member of your unit has died by suicide. After hearing about the postvention process taken by command leadership, you have the opportunity to check in on a coworker and then a close friend of the deceased. As you do, you’ll practice choosing language and strategies that fit with Safe Messaging techniques and assessing which–if any–resources would be appropriate to connect these team members to for support.

Targeted Learners:

Targeted Learners:

Service Members

Learning

Objectives

  • Develop an understanding of the importance of Safe Messaging around suicide

  • Heighten awareness of language that may simplify or glamorize suicide

  • Use language that normalizes help-seeking behavior

  • Understand how to offer a warm hand-off when connecting someone to a base resource

  • Build confidence and preparedness for having nuanced and challenging conversations about suicide

  • Communicate the importance of community interconnectedness

  • Practice early intervention by identifying risk factors and spotting early warning signs

Skills

  • Safe Messaging Strategies

  • Inclusive Communication

  • Encouraging Help-Seeking

  • Promoting a Supportive Climate

  • Acknowledging Grief

  • Empathetic Support

  • Questioning Techniques

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