How to talk to children about a death by suicide - Daddy Blackbird

The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 145: How to talk to children about death by suicide

In this podcast episode, I am chatting with Caroline Roodhouse who shares her experience of losing her husband to suicide and how she has navigated conversations about it with her children. She discusses the challenges of explaining the situation to her children at different developmental stages and the importance of being honest with them. Caroline emphasises the need for open conversations about death and loss, even if they are difficult. She also talks about her upcoming book, "Daddy Blackbird," which aims to provide hope and support to others who have experienced similar losses.

The Highlights:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:32 - Host Welcome
• 01:12 - Guest Introduction
• 02:18 - Meeting Steve and Building a Life Together
• 03:27 - The Sudden Loss and Its Impact
• 05:43 - Receiving the News and the Lack of Compassion
• 08:49 - Telling the Children About Their Father's Death
• 12:52 - The Journey of Grieving and Supporting Her Children
• 16:06 - The Concept of Daddy Blackbird and Finding Comfort
• 23:37 - Addressing the Complexities of Grieving After Suicide
• 26:41 - Evie's Mental Health Advocacy and Animation Project
• 29:05 - The Importance of Sensitive Language Around Suicide
• 34:55 - Managing Anger and Other Emotions in Grief
• 41:20 - Writing "Daddy Blackbird" and Its Three Sections
• 44:24 - Upcoming Book Launch and Where to Connect

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