Evaluation of a New Online Program for Children Bereaved by Suicide: The Views of Children, Parents, and Facilitators

Abstract

Objective: Experiencing the suicide of a parent or a sibling is one of the most disruptive and stressful events in the life of a child or adolescent. Yet, little is known about the effectiveness of support offered to children and adolescents bereaved by suicide. This study aimed to evaluate participant and facilitator’s perceived helpfulness of the new online Let’s Talk Suicide program, piloted in 2021. Method: Thematic Analysis of qualitative interviews with 4 children, 7 parents, and 3 facilitators (N = 14). Results: The analysis identified four themes focused on suicide bereavement specific support, the online environment experiences, expectations and perceived outcomes of the program, an..