A There is much to reflect on when reading about "Suicide and Assisted Suicide". Because the topics elicit strong feelings and views, rather than pose questions as typically done in our weekly discuss

A

There is much to reflect on when reading about "Suicide and Assisted Suicide". Because the topics elicit strong feelings and views, rather than pose questions as typically done in our weekly discussions, " this conference is “your choice.” You may select any segment or position in the readings and report on it, and use other references as well if choose to.

Be specific in discussion of your perspective and do it openly and freely.

B

Sudden unexpected deaths pose unique challenges to the psychological and emotional equilibrium of children and adolescents. The impact of the sudden death of a close family member or classmates is not always evident in the immediate aftermath; however, grieving can be unleashed months or years after the loss.

 Loss of loved ones through car accidents, fires, terrorist acts, natural disasters, or violent acts in school environments can trigger intense trauma for a young person who reflects (has invasive thoughts) on both the loss and circumstances of the incident.

To make this assignment even more relevant for the class, your task is to report on an accident, suicide, homicide, or incident that you know of personally or one highlighted in the media that resulted in deaths of children’s family members, friends, classmates, or neighbors. **Include in your discussion how children and adolescents have been or may be affected by losing loved ones, school classmates, or others **How might that trauma continue as a grief process?  **Are we prepared to put interventions in place to serve children and adolescents when such incidents occur?

Although grief subsides over time, **what can we do toward the healing process, depending on the children’s age and/or loss? In your discussion, give as many specifics as you can, how learned of a situation/loss, and how children and adolescents were affected.