Words to say it: When a parent dies by suicide
September 01, 2009 | Print > Press Article | For Parents | For Parents and Families | Grief | Suicide and Self-Harm
Finding the “right” words to tell a child that they have lost their parent is always a challenge, particularly when a parent dies by suicide. The guidelines below offer a developmentally informed approach for guardians or surviving parents who may be stunned or upset in the immediate aftermath of losing someone to suicide.
