The Forgotten Survivors -- Co-workers Impacted by Suicide Loss: Interview with Robert & Terri Bogue | Ep 17
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Description
Many workplaces are affected by the suicide death of an employee each year, especially considering that a large number of people who die by suicide are working-age adults. Even the...
show more- Acknowledge survivor guilt. Address suicide directly -if someone talks about wanting to die, not wanting to be here, or gives away their prized things. – That’s all you can do. You’re not responsible for their decisions.
- Meet people where they are in their grief. What do you do when families don’t want the employee’s death discussed as a suicide? Everyone grieves differently. They experience trauma differently. You can’t prescribe how they’ll grieve.
- Actively build community after a loss. People will feel the loss of relationship. Create opportunities for them to fill that space.
About Robert & Terri Bogue
Robert and Terri bring a unique mix of energy, compassion, and innovation to the stage. Robert has over 30 years’ experience in technology and organizational change. Terri has over 30 years as a nurse and clinical nurse specialist in a variety of acute care roles. With seven children, they’ve developed a unique way of helping organizations and individuals be successful in resolving conflict, eliminating burnout, increasing engagement, and cultivating innovation. You’ve never seen a presentation with greater interactivity as the Bogues play off of each other and build understanding of the material through laughter, interaction, and occasionally tears of joy. For mre information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/17
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Author | Dave Kieta |
Organization | MHNRN |
Website | www.sallyspencerthomas.com |
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