Assisting Family of Suicidal Victim
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Many people at some time in their lives think about committing suicide. Most decide to live, because they eventually come to realize that the crisis is temporary and death is permanent. On other hand, people having a crisis sometimes perceive their dilemma as inescapable and feel an utter loss of control. How can someone assist a family struggling with this issue with one of their loved ones, and assist the family member as well?
*Establish a relationship, maintain contact and build rapport with the family, the family member, or the caller.
*Identify, obtain information about and clarify the problem, i.e., does caller have a plan, is caller a family member?
*Formulate a plan to help the caller if you are speaking with them over a hot-line.
*Provide area resources.
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The solution provides information on how to assist families of suicidal victims and formulates a plan to help the caller if spoken to over a hot-line (see attachment).
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