From Invisibility to Mattering - Rethinking Care for Children Affected by Suicide

Explore a transformative TEDx talk on rethinking care for children affected by suicide loss. Delve into Dr. Shelley Brunskill-Matson's personal experience and PhD research findings, which offer new insights into supporting grieving children. Discover the critical role of mattering in care and support, emphasizing uniqueness, agency, and emotional safety. Learn how these findings can inform practice and policy to better assist children aged 6 to 13 who have experienced the suicide of someone close to them. Gain valuable knowledge from a grief and suicide postvention expert with over 20 years of experience in supporting those affected by suicide. Understand the importance of providing appropriate care and support tailored to individuals' needs, as demonstrated through the development of psychoeducational group programs for both children and adults impacted by suicide.

From invisibility to mattering - Rethinking care | Dr. Shelley Brunskill-Matson | TEDxWellington