Overview

As awareness grows about the alarming increase in youth suicide rates, school leaders need information on suicide prevention and postvention. Tragically, the search often begins only after the school community has suffered the loss of a student. Schools must start to be proactive and educate themselves about risk factors and prevention strategies. Designed as a handbook for busy educators, A Culture of Caring: Suicide Prevention for Schools includes information about prevention, intervention, and postvention along with commentary from experts in the field. Each chapter stands alone and does not have to be read in sequence. Resources and descriptions of programs relevant to each chapter are organized by topic. School leaders, counselors, and teachers can use the information to create their own plans or just glance through it to get ideas. With this book, any school community that takes suicide prevention seriously will have access the knowledge, tools and resources to save lives.

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Author:   Dr. Prentice Chandler Chandler
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.399kg
ISBN:  

9781475844481

ISBN 10:   1475844484
Pages:   166
Publication Date:   05 February 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword Preface: The Story of Joss Introduction Chapter 1. A Brief History of Suicide Prevention The Stigma of Suicide Emergence of Suicide Prevention Active Prevention Efforts The Action Alliance Progress and Problems Facts and Figures Chapter 2. The Current State of Suicide Prevention in Schools We Can Prevent Suicide Expert Commentary: Nicole Gibson, Director of State Policy and Grassroots Advocacy, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) The Current State of Suicide Prevention in Schools Shortage of Sustainable Funding Access to Mental Health Care Capacity What Does the Most Effective State Statute for Suicide Prevention in Schools Look Like? Evaluating Suicide Prevention Methods in Schools Effective Prevention Models Recommendations for Initiating a Suicide Prevention Program in a School or District Basic Components of a Suicide Prevention Model for Schools A Tragic Scenario Legislating to Prevent Suicide Where to Find Suicide Prevention Training Suicide Prevention Training Programs and Resources for Schools Why Schools Don’t Address Suicide Prevention Just Do It Beyond Policies and Procedures The Future of Suicide Prevention in Schools Prevention vs. Crisis Intervention Chapter 3. Changing the Mindset Expert Commentary: Leo Hart, School Counselor, Valley High School, Sunny Valley, Arizona Postvention Leads to Prevention Getting Buy-in from Staff Getting Buy-in from Students Getting Buy-in from Parents School Counselors Help Support Student Mental Health Advice on Starting a Suicide Prevention Program Get the Conversation Started Stop the Stigma Knowledge is Power The Mindset at our School is Positive so there is No Need to Change It How a Culture of Caring Led to Crisis Support School Website Resources Firearms and Suicide Who Are Suicide Prevention Advocates? We Are All Responsible Chapter 4. Prevention Expert Commentary: Jill Cook, Assistant Director, American School Counselor Association The Critical Need for School-based Mental Health Professionals Evolution of the School Counselor’s Role Focus on Prevention Training for School Personnel Why Every School Needs a Policy on Suicide Prevention Overview of the Model District Policy on Suicide Prevention Advocating for a School District Suicide Prevention Policy Getting Started Prevention Warning Signs Risk Factors Protective Factors Mental Disorders Youth with Complex Risk Factors Bullying Intervention- Assess and Refer At-risk Student In-school Suicide Attempts Out-of-school Suicide Attempts Parental Notification and Involvement Re-entry after an Attempt Postvention- After a Suicide Action Plan Communication Plan Let the Students in on the Plan Avoid Suicide Contagion or “Copycat Suicides” State Laws and Their Effect on Risk Factors Barriers to Suicide Prevention in Schools Awareness Time Money Stigma Chapter 5. Intervention How to Help a Suicidal Student Expert Commentary: Kelly Vaillancourt Strohbach, Director of Policy and Advocacy, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Schools Need Access to Mental Health Services The Real Role of a School Psychologist Viable Options for Schools with Limited Resources Advocate for Mental Health Professionals Ongoing Professional Learning Boston Public Schools Comprehensive Behavioral Health Model Turn a Vision into Reality Parents Have the Right to Know Intervention Plans Based on Risk Assessment Results No Risk Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk Protective Factors Connectedness Life Skills and Resilience Effective Mental Health Care Peer-based Intervention Groups at Higher Risk Creating a Safety Plan What Not to Do What to Do Resistance Author’s Note: I Wish I Had Known Then What I Know Now Chapter 6. Postvention After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools Crisis Response Crisis Team Action Plan Communication Safety Support for Students and Staff Community Liaisons Funeral Media Relations Social Media Help Students and Staff Cope with Grief and Loss Coping Strategies and Counseling Include Parents in the Conversation Work Together with Community Partners How Memorialization Can Lead to Suicide Contagion Request Outside Help Moving Forward Chapter 7. Engaging the School Community in Suicide Prevention Expert Commentary: Sandra McNally, Prevention Manager at EMPACT (Emergency Mobile Pediatric and Adolescent Crisis Team) – Suicide Prevention Center (SPC) in Tempe, Arizona Suicide Prevention in Schools Evolve Barriers That Get in the Way How to Face Fear What an Effective Model for Suicide Prevention Education Looks Like in Schools Getting Buy-in from Principals, Counselors, and Teachers How to Initiate a Suicide Prevention Program at Your School or District Obstacles Preventing Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Plans How to Get Buy-in for Suicide Prevention Programs School Connectedness One Step at a Time Keep the Momentum Going Students Administrators Teachers Parents Community Partners Copy from Others Don’t Reinvent the Wheel Take Pride in Caring Chapter 8. Success Stories We Know Suicide is Preventable Introduction to AFSP Expert Commentary: John Madigan, Senior Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Actionable Data Collection Public Safety Funding for Research Grassroots Advocacy Lack of Funds Healthcare Urgency Stories of Success Successful Interventions Actionable Data and Research Advocacy Education Language Conclusion Chapter 9. What the Future Will Be Expert Commentary: Doreen Marshall, Vice President of Programs at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Suicide Prevention in Schools It’s Safe to Talk about Mental Health and Suicide Components of an Effective Suicide Prevention Model for Schools Help-seeking Behavior is Key Social-emotional Learning and Mental Health Education Advances in Suicide Prevention How to Initiate a Suicide Prevention Program in Your School or District Hope for the Future Chapter 10. Resources Prevention: Guidebooks and Toolkits School Programs Crisis Services for Students Suicide Prevention Organizations and Programs Relevant Research and Resources Working with the Media Intervention: Recommended Resources Postvention: Recommended Resources Engaging the School Community: Connectedness About the Author

Reviews

As educators, we can benefit from a better understanding of what causes students' suicidal thoughts. The book provides both a practical approach and a means to help us understand how our feelings can cause inaction that can result in danger for those we care most about. I also found that Schiro's work spoke to me on how to manage the relationships with my own children. As a father, I have had to navigate the difficult waters of depression and anxiety in my own child. If you are looking for a way to better understand suicide, how to prevent suicide, or how to respond when a suicide happens in your community, Schiro's work has something for you. I appreciated the ability to use each section in isolation to meet the needs of my specific community.--Timothy Fountain, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Scottsdale Unified School District Having worked under Theo as her School Counselor during the tragic time of the loss of her son to suicide, this handbook is an honest and heartfelt collection of thoughts, ideas, and research gathered over time. Through the personal tragic loss, to past and current prevention efforts, research and experts in the field, Theo provides this practical handbook full of evidence-based practices to serve as a useful tool to guide all educators in developing a successful suicide prevention program.--Dena Morgan, MAEd., MAFP, School Prevention Coordinator, Queen Creek, AZ Spectacular resource for educators working with students who suffer from depression, have suicidal thoughts, and may be in this state of mind, or those who just want to know what signs to look for with students who are dealing with this issue. This is written from the educator's view and with personal knowledge of the heartache of losing someone they love to suicide. The book provides the tools and resources for educators to give support and assistance to students and their families. If you are an educator, this is a must-read. Teachers often spend more time with students and see them daily; making them first-responders for suicidal youth. Please read this book, it WILL change your life and potentially save the life of a student that attends your school.--Joyce Morgan, MSW, LCSW, LISAC, Social Work Senior Manager, Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus This book should be in the hands of every educator and in every school. It is imperative that suicide awareness and prevention be a part of everyday measures to ensure the safety of our children and allow for discussions to happen freely and without judgment. Theodora Schiro has created an A to Z resource for this to happen. As a community it is time to make mental health education a part of our everyday lives.--Melinda Vail, Certified Hypnotherapist and Grief Counselor, Empowered Living Center, Tempe, AZ

Spectacular resource for educators working with students who suffer from depression, have suicidal thoughts, and may be in this state of mind, or those who just want to know what signs to look for with students who are dealing with this issue. This is written from the educator's view and with personal knowledge of the heartache of losing someone they love to suicide. The book provides the tools and resources for educators to give support and assistance to students and their families. If you are an educator, this is a must-read. Teachers often spend more time with students and see them daily; making them first-responders for suicidal youth. Please read this book, it WILL change your life and potentially save the life of a student that attends your school.--Joyce Morgan, MSW, LCSW, LISAC, Social Work Senior Manager, Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus This book should be in the hands of every educator and in every school. It is imperative that suicide awareness and prevention be a part of everyday measures to ensure the safety of our children and allow for discussions to happen freely and without judgment. Theodora Schiro has created an A to Z resource for this to happen. As a community it is time to make mental health education a part of our everyday lives.--Melinda Vail, Certified Hypnotherapist and Grief Counselor, Empowered Living Center, Tempe, AZ

Spectacular resource for educators working with students who suffer from depression, have suicidal thoughts, and may be in this state of mind, or those who just want to know what signs to look for with students who are dealing with this issue. This is written from the educator's view and with personal knowledge of the heartache of losing someone they love to suicide. The book provides the tools and resources for educators to give support and assistance to students and their families. If you are an educator, this is a must-read. Teachers often spend more time with students and see them daily; making them first-responders for suicidal youth. Please read this book, it WILL change your life and potentially save the life of a student that attends your school.--Joyce Morgan, MSW, LCSW, LISAC, Social Work Senior Manager, Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus This book should be in the hands of every educator and in every school. It is imperative that suicide awareness and prevention be a part of everyday measures to ensure the safety of our children and allow for discussions to happen freely and without judgment. Theodora Schiro has created an A to Z resource for this to happen. As a community it is time to make mental health education a part of our everyday lives.--Melinda Vail, Certified Hypnotherapist and Grief Counselor, Empowered Living Center, Tempe, AZ Having worked under Theo as her School Counselor during the tragic time of the loss of her son to suicide, this handbook is an honest and heartfelt collection of thoughts, ideas, and research gathered over time. Through the personal tragic loss, to past and current prevention efforts, research and experts in the field, Theo provides this practical handbook full of evidence-based practices to serve as a useful tool to guide all educators in developing a successful suicide prevention program.--Dena Morgan, MAEd., MAFP, School Prevention Coordinator, Queen Creek, AZ As educators, we can benefit from a better understanding of what causes students' suicidal thoughts. The book provides both a practical approach and a means to help us understand how our feelings can cause inaction that can result in danger for those we care most about. I also found that Schiro's work spoke to me on how to manage the relationships with my own children. As a father, I have had to navigate the difficult waters of depression and anxiety in my own child. If you are looking for a way to better understand suicide, how to prevent suicide, or how to respond when a suicide happens in your community, Schiro's work has something for you. I appreciated the ability to use each section in isolation to meet the needs of my specific community.--Timothy Fountain, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Scottsdale Unified School District

Spectacular resource for educators working with students who suffer from depression, have suicidal thoughts, and may be in this state of mind, or those who just want to know what signs to look for with students who are dealing with this issue. This is written from the educator's view and with personal knowledge of the heartache of losing someone they love to suicide. The book provides the tools and resources for educators to give support and assistance to students and their families. If you are an educator, this is a must-read. Teachers often spend more time with students and see them daily; making them first-responders for suicidal youth. Please read this book, it WILL change your life and potentially save the life of a student that attends your school.--Joyce Morgan, MSW, LCSW, LISAC, Social Work Senior Manager, Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campus This book should be in the hands of every educator and in every school. It is imperative that suicide awareness and prevention be a part of everyday measures to ensure the safety of our children and allow for discussions to happen freely and without judgment. Theodora Schiro has created an A to Z resource for this to happen. As a community it is time to make mental health education a part of our everyday lives.--Melinda Vail, Certified Hypnotherapist and Grief Counselor, Empowered Living Center, Tempe, AZ Having worked under Theo as her School Counselor during the tragic time of the loss of her son to suicide, this handbook is an honest and heartfelt collection of thoughts, ideas, and research gathered over time. Through the personal tragic loss, to past and current prevention efforts, research and experts in the field, Theo provides this practical handbook full of evidence-based practices to serve as a useful tool to guide all educators in developing a successful suicide prevention program.--Dena Morgan, MAEd., MAFP, School Prevention Coordinator, Queen Creek, AZ

Author Information

Theodora Schiro was a teacher and school administrator for over 36 years, and now works to increase awareness of depression and other mental health disorders by educating school personnel in suicide prevention. She is also a freelance writer for non-profits and businesses that provide educational products and services.

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