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Seminar on Facing up to Suicide
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Suicide in Ireland
Suicide
has always been a problem in Ireland. In the past it was greatly
underreported and not spoken about openly – often due to the stigma
attached to it, or insurance problems. To some this was a
compassionate response; to others, it was sweeping the problem under
the carpet. In the Republic of Ireland, the death rate from suicide
is higher than the death rate from road traffic accidents. An average
of 444 people die by suicide every year in the Republic of Ireland.
It is estimated that approximately 11,000 people attempt suicide
there annually. As a result of one single suicide more than fifty
people grieve deeply and experience in particular the pain of blame,
shame and rejection.
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Responding to the problem of suicide
The
Spiritans (Holy Ghost Congregation) and the Presentation Sisters wish
to respond to the problem of suicide in a pastoral
manner by offering this seminar. Rev. Dr Tony Byrne, a Spiritan
priest, is the director of the seminar. Sr Kathleen Maguire PBVM, MA,
is the seminar facilitator. A team of professionals including psychiatrists,
psychologists, counsellors, therapists and suicidologists present the
lectures at the seminar.
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Aims of the seminar
 To deepen public awareness of the problem of suicide;
To share information on how to assist those who have lost their dear ones by suicide;
To identify early warning signals;
To reflect on grief and suicide;
To share information on suicide prevention.
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Who should attend this seminar
Many
people could benefit from this seminar, especially those who feel
suicidal, those touched by suicide, young adults, parents, partners,
teachers, counsellors, social workers, chaplains, gardaí,
fire-fighters, prison officers, nurses, members of the armed forces,
religious, pastors, priests or anyone in a position to support those
affected by suicide.
Lecturers
A team of professionals, including a psychiatrist, mediator, barrister, therapist, and an analyst, will present the lectures and answer the participants’ questions.
Seminar Format
The seminar will consist of lectures, followed by time for questions.
There are no group discussions at this seminar.
A certificate of attendance is available for those who request it.
For information on upcoming programmes please Contact us
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