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One of the dangers of teen suicide is that there is an alarming tendency of 'copycat' suicides. Teens who feel that 'no one understands their pain' envy the attention given to a 'successful' suicide or suicide attempt. They may see suicide as a way out of their misery. What was once a fantasy may now sound more real and feasible. That is why talking is so important. Group leaders must take the emotional temperature of both the group and individual teens. They must also be prepared for the anger some teens may show at the suicide, viewing it as a betrayal and a cop-out. Teens who feel angry vs. sad or who identify with the suicide may feel at odds with one another, and the group leaders must offer a 'safe space' to vent frustrations, while still leading the discussion in a positive direction.
The fourth stage, debriefing, occurs days or a week or two after the crisis. It is a specific group session designed to check in on how members are dealing...
One-to-one sessions may be needed with members during and after this period to discuss their feelings. At all times, group members should be aware that they can contact group leaders just to talk, or that they can contact other hotlines specifically designed to deal with suicide-related issues.
Counselors have an obligation to report the possibility that a group member might be a danger to him or herself. However, counselors cannot anticipate every incident that may occur. In this scenario, the counselor might be quite shaken. To ensure that this does not compromise his or her ability to be a group leader, he or she might also need 'someone to talk to' to restore his or her feelings of competence.
References
Critical incident response services. (2011). Grand Valley State University.
Retrieved October 16, 2011 at http://www.gvsu.edu/counsel/critical-incident-response-services-66.htm
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