Postvention in Communities: An Online Course for Mental Health Professionals

Hosted by Mental Health America of the Mid-South

Join Mental Health America of the Mid-South for Postvention in Communities: An Online Course for Mental Health Professionals, a self-paced training designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support individuals, families, workplaces, and communities after a suicide loss. Grounded in the latest national guidelines and research, this 5-module course explores suicide grief and trauma, culturally responsive support, organizational preparedness, and systems-level coordination.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the unique features and impacts of suicide grief and trauma.
2. Apply evidence-informed approaches to support communities of survivors of suicide loss.
3. Guide postvention planning in schools, workplaces, and community settings.
4. Coordinate effective responses with crisis teams and community stakeholders.
5. Sustain their own well-being and practice ethically in postvention contexts.

This series has been approved for 7.5 CEUs by NASW-TN and is available online on demand.

Click here to register.