Grief can feel like an unending journey, especially when it stems from the loss of a loved one to suicide. In this heartfelt episode of the Bear Psychology Podcast, Dr. Anna Baranowsky sits down with Barbara Rubel, author of 'But I Didn't Say Goodbye – Helping Families after a Suicide', to discuss the complex layers of suicide prevention, grief, and healing.

Barbara's personal story of losing her father to suicide provides a poignant backdrop to the conversation, making her insights deeply relatable and impactful. She shares practical strategies for building personal resilience and reclaiming hope after such a profound loss. This episode isn't just for those directly affected by suicide; it's for anyone who has felt the heavy weight of despair or knows someone struggling with it. Dr.

Baranowsky and Barbara explore how support groups can be lifelines, the importance of recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts, and why open conversations about mental health matter. They also delve into the concept of post-traumatic growth, showing that even in the darkest times, there is potential for finding new strength and meaning. Tune in for a compassionate and hopeful discussion that reminds us all that healing is possible, one step at a time.

Join Dr. Anna Baranowsky and Barbara Rubel on the Bear Psychology Podcast as they discuss suicide prevention, grief, and finding resilience after loss.

Healing After Loss: Suicide Prevention and Resilience with Barbara Rubel

Elevating Despair - Suicide Prevention, Grief and Healing

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Dr. Anna Baranowsky is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, CEO of the Traumatology Institute, Founder and President of the Board at Trauma Practice. She is the author of two books on trauma, numerous courses to help train professionals in trauma mental health and the developer of the Trauma Recovery Program for Self-Guided trauma care. She works with trauma survivors and those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on post-traumatic growth and recovery.

Through her work she believes that when we share, dialogue and feel supported, it provides a powerful foundation for forward movement in our understanding and the care needed. In her own words "I have found that the most profound changes occur when a person truly feels heard and understood - I like to think of it as deeply BEARING WITNESS to life evolving. We can feel incredibly stuck when we live with our fears, stressors and troubles in isolation."

Dr.Baranowsky is the host of the Bear Psychology Show, focusing on bearing witness to Evolving Mood, Mind, Health. Her talks revolve around recovery, relationships, work and life adventures.

She is dedicated to assisting organizations and health professionals who help trauma survivors to ensure a trauma informed lens of care can grow in community health networks. With that vision in 1998, the Traumatology Institute Canada (TIC) was established. TIC has trained thousands of individuals nationally and internationally.

Dr. Baranowsky serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. She has published in the area of Post-Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and therapeutic relationships (the Silencing Response).

Copyright:  Dr. Anna Baranowsky, 2020

Bear Psychology Podcast

Grief can feel like an unending journey, especially when it stems from the loss of a loved one to suicide. In this heartfelt episode of the Bear Psychology Podcast, Dr. Anna Baranowsky sits down with Barbara Rubel, author of 'But I Didn't Say Goodbye – Helping Families after a Suicide', to discuss the complex layers of suicide prevention, grief, and healing.Barbara's personal story of losing her father to suicide provides a poignant backdrop to the conversation, making her insights deeply relatable and impactful. She shares practical strategies for building personal resilience and reclaiming hope after such a profound loss. This episode isn't just for those directly affected by suicide; it's for anyone who has felt the heavy weight of despair or knows someone struggling with it. Dr.Baranowsky and Barbara explore how support groups can be lifelines, the importance of recognizing signs of suicidal thoughts, and why open conversations about mental health matter. They also delve into the concept of post-traumatic growth, showing that even in the darkest times, there is potential for finding new strength and meaning. Tune in for a compassionate and hopeful discussion that reminds us all that healing is possible, one step at a time.

Dr. Anna Baranowsky

Dr. Anna Baranowsky

Elevating Despair - Suicide Prevention, Grief and Healing

Elevating Despair - Suicide Prevention, Grief and Healing

Elevating Despair - Suicide Prevention, Grief and Healing

Thursday 27th August 2020

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Healing After Loss: Suicide Prevention and Resilience with Barbara Rubel