Jennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A., Kevin Ellers, D.Min.
Suicide typically comes as a deep shock to surviving loved ones. Discovering the body of someone who has committed suicide or receiving a death notification can be traumatic to the point that the chemistry of the brain changes in the immediate aftermath. This brain chemistry change can cause decision making to become overwhelmingly difficult. Throughout this
tumultuous time, caregivers can provide emotional and practical support that minimizes further secondary wounds to survivors.