Finding Connection After Suicide Loss: A Conversation with Dr. Jack Jordan
The first job of working with someone who's suicidal is to figure out what can you and I do to help mix the pain a little bit less.
Grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide is a unique and challenging journey. In this episode of Writing on the Walls, host Rob Hlavaty sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Jack Jordan to explore this profound topic. Dr. Jordan, known for his work in bereavement and grief, shares key insights from his book, 'After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief'.
He delves into how grieving a suicide loss differs from other types of loss and why connection and support are vital for healing. The discussion covers the role of therapy in navigating the complex emotions that come with such a loss, and how modern psychiatry addresses psychological pain. Additionally, Dr. Jordan touches on the sensitive topic of physician-assisted suicide, offering his perspective on this contentious issue.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of suicide loss and looking for ways to support themselves or others through the grieving process.