Responding After Suicide

Andrea has created the go-to book for all professionals whose work touches upon this complex and emotive world. Written with beautiful simplicity, great insight, and no small degree of empathy. This will be your subject matter bible. – Mark Woodland, Victims’ Services Coordinator and previous Welfare Manager, Greater Manchester PoliceThis essential book about suicide postvention is easy to read and highly recommended! A practical guide, with recognizable case studies, this book explains the complex interaction with the bereaved after suicide. – Dr. Edith Gorlee, Forensic Medical ExaminerWith the unique perspective of a first responder, Andrea Walraven-Thissesn has everything she needs in her backpack to help us understand what happens at the scene of a suicide and how to help those left behind. Responding After Suicide: A Practical Guide to Immediate Postvention provides a compassionate and thorough look at what happens at suicide scenes and how first responders can provide support and accurate information to families and communities left behind. – Julie Cerel, PhD, Past-President, American Association of Suicidology

Andrea Walraven-Thissen has more than 20 years’ experience in suicide postvention. As a registered psychiatric nurse, she specialised in Psychotraumatology and Psychosocial Support during critical incidents. She trains and supervises first responders in several countries and is an adviser to national and European policy makers. She lives in Germany.