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Survivor’s Guilt
Guilt is the one negative emotion that seems to be universal to all survivors of suicide, and overcoming it is perhaps our greatest obstacle on the path to healing. Guilt… Continue reading Survivor’s Guilt
FGCU Out of the Darkness Walk
Funds raised from the Out of the Darkness FGCU Campus Walk allows the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to fund research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
18th Annual NAMI Walk
Saturday, February 15, 2020, is the 8th Annual NAMI walk in Cambier Park in Naples. The walk is put on by our local NAMI organization and helps to raise awareness and hope for those suffering with mental illness. Our group will be at this event to raise awareness of the support we offer.
Annual NAMI walk in Naples helps focus discussion on mental health
Bob Riley stressed the importance of using the term "died by suicide" rather than "committed suicide" when referring to suicide victims. "We die of many different things," he said. "We can die of a heart attack but we can also die by suicide. That alone can help a person cope."
Special Occasions
Birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Father's Day and other religious celebrations and special occasions can all be particularly difficult times after a loved one has died by suicide. There are some steps you can take to help yourself through this time.
How to help a survivor when you hear of the death
Many people feel awkward and nervous when first spending time with a suicide bereaved person. It will take some time to learn how to respond. It is okay to feel awkward but you don't need to let it prevent you showing support.
Surviving After a Suicide Loss Support Group – Naples
Established in 1987, we are the longest-running Suicide Survivor Support Group in Naples, Florida. We are a peer run group, offering a safe place for members to share their grieving experience, to receive and provide mutual support and to become aware of the illness of suicide. Meetings are every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm.
Surviving After a Suicide Loss Support Group – Naples
Established in 1987, we are the longest-running Suicide Survivor Support Group in Naples, Florida. We are a peer run group, offering a safe place for members to share their grieving experience, to receive and provide mutual support and to become aware of the illness of suicide. Meetings are every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm.
Surviving After a Suicide Loss Support Group – Naples
Established in 1987, we are the longest-running Suicide Survivor Support Group in Naples, Florida. We are a peer run group, offering a safe place for members to share their grieving experience, to receive and provide mutual support and to become aware of the illness of suicide. Meetings are every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm.