“It was chaos. First I
had to deal with the loss and then I had to
deal with the details and then, well then I
was left
with me.”
Educational Resources
Professional
Development: November 2007
Pastoral Training on Suicide Prevention,
Intervention & Postvention November 7 & 13,
2007
Led by crisis intervention educator and
trauma counselor
Peter Volkman, MSW, CSW, two day
training will examine statistics, myths and
attitudes about suicide, develop practical
skills for response and intervention, and
address pastoral self-care in the midst of
such strong emotions. Participants will also
share in the creation of a suicide education
brief. Congregational leaders, emergency
response providers, chaplains, educators,
students -- all are encouraged to attend.
Location: 502
W. 41st Street (Sts. Cyril & Methodius and
St. Raphael side parish hall - separate
entrance) Cost: $50 materials fee RSVP:
Marlene Smith,
