Suicide Postvention Training Course
Blended Learning Programme
Develop the skills to support individuals affected by suicide loss.
This certificate programme explores the complex emotional and psychological impact of suicide on individuals, families, and communities. Participants examine postvention strategies that support healing, resilience, and compassionate care. The course provides a framework for working sensitively and ethically with those experiencing grief and trauma following suicide.
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Programme Type: This programme is a Minor Award validated by QQI
Next Intakes: TBA
NFQ: Level 7
ECTS: 10
Academic Validation: QQI
Professional Accreditation: N/A
Overview
Introduction
This programme consists of one 10 ECTS module that is conferred as a minor award. It is designed to allow learners to understand the complex nature of suicide bereavement and the psychological havoc that is created in the lives of suicide survivors. It will also introduce the learners to a range of individual and group interventions to help facilitate the healing process. Learners on this programme will engage in teaching, discussion and engagement with key scientific literature related to the post-suicide landscape, the key principles of intervening with this client group and the therapeutic resources and responses that are appropriate.
Who Should Apply
This certificate is designed for those who work therapeutically with clients and wish to increase their knowledge, skills, and competencies in the area of bereavement following a suicide. It will be of interest to therapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, addiction workers, youth workers, social care workers etc. When applying please state in the ‘personal statement’ on the application form that you are only interested in doing the Suicide Postvention Module.
Entry Requirements
Learners who enrol in this programme will be professionals who will be professionals who work clinically and therapeutically with clients who may be experiencing bereavement through suicide, and who wish to undertake a shorter programme to enhance their knowledge, skills and competence in the area of working with survivors of suicide. Learners must have a clinical qualification that allows them to work therapeutically with clients. This programme will be ideal for qualified practitioners to utilise for continuing professional development specific to the area of suicide postvention. Please contact us if you have any queries about entry requirements.
Minimum Technological Requirements
For the blended learning programme, you will need to have:
- Appropriate broadband to be able to upload and download;
- A desktop computer or laptop that is capable of using zoom;
- A webcam and microphone;
- A web browser;
- Word processing package.
Expert Programme Facilitators
Dr. Linda Finnegan
Linda is a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with many years’ experience working in adult mental health and specifically working with individuals and groups bereaved by suicide. She has trained in Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Psychology, Integrative and Humanistic Psychotherapy and Body Psychotherapy and is co-author with Christy of ‘Say Yes to Life’; Discover your Pathways to Happiness and Well-Being.
Christy Kenneally
Christy Kenneally is a Communications Consultant, International Lecturer and Keynote Speaker with specialist expertise in the areas of Bereavement & Loss, Suicide Prevention and Postvention, Building Resilience and Effective Communication. He is also a Published Author, Scriptwriter for Television and Video, with over 35 years experience working within Ireland and Internationally.
Christy has worked tirelessly over the last three decades in the areas of Bereavement and Loss, Cancer Support and Positive Mental Health with organisations such as, Living Links, The Samaritans, A Little Lifetime Foundation, Accord, The Hospice Foundation, Bethany Bereavement Groups, The Irish Heart Foundation, & The Irish Cancer Society.
He has published five novels, four books of poetry, three autobiographical works and two non-fiction books, ‘Life after Loss’, a guide for those working with the bereaved and ‘Say Yes to Life, Discover your Pathways to Happiness and Well-Being’ a self-help programme for overcoming depression and anxiety which he co-wrote with his wife Dr. Linda Finnegan, Principal Clinical Psychologist.
Christy has worked extensively in the area of Corporate Communication both nationally and internationally and is well known for his television series, ‘Heaven on Earth’ and the ‘The Lost Gods’ which is six-part documentary series on the religions of the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Maya, Inca and Celts.
