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Suicide: the aftermath for family and friends (Part 2 of 2)

In the devastating fallout from suicide, not much attention is given to "the family members, the friends that are left behind. I think it's a topic that is rarely discussed and rarely addressed," said Cheryl, a guest on Respect Life Radio. In recollecting the responses of friends — following the suicide of her husband — she described five different approaches: Shame, Blame, Fame, Same and Aim. 

 

This is Part two of a two-part program on the subject of suicide. The first episode featured therapist Elizabeth Higbie, LCSW, of St. Raphael Counseling.

 

[If your or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For Colorado Crisis Services, call 1-844-493-8255.]

Suicide: Risk factors and warning signs (Part 1 of 2)

"We know that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States," said Elizabeth Higbie, LCSW, a therapist with St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Denver. Higbie discussed risk factors that may include mental illness, depression, a family history of suicide, isolation, a history of abuse in childhood, unwillingness to seek help as well as barriers to treatment. Higbie also discussed potential warning signs of suicidal behavior and wrote an article on the subject, available here. 

[If your or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For Colorado Crisis Services, call 1-844-493-8255.]

 

 

Gospel of Life 2018: Michael Barber, Ph.D., on Where Do We Go from Here?

Michael Barber, Ph.D., associate professor of scripture and theology at the Augustine Institute, spoke at the Gospel of Life Conference 2018: Prophecies and Consequences of Humanae Vitae. The conference on Oct. 20, 2018, was presented by the Respect Life Office of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Denver. For details, go to https://gospeloflifeco.org.

Gospel of Life 2018: Emily Stimpson Chapman on living Humanae Vitae

Emily Stimpson Chapman, Catholic writer and author, spoke at the Gospel of Life Conference 2018: Prophecies and Consequences of Humanae Vitae. The conference on Oct. 20, 2018, was presented by the Respect Life Office of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Denver. For details, go to https://gospeloflifeco.org.

Gospel of Life 2018: Dr. Marguerite Duane on Responding to the Contraceptive Crisis with Fertility Awareness Based Methods

Dr. Marguerite Duane, co-founder and executive director of the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science (FACTS), spoke at the Gospel of Life Conference 2018: Prophecies and Consequences of Humanae Vitae. The conference on Oct. 20, 2018, was presented by the Respect Life Office of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Denver. For details, go to https://gospeloflifeco.org.

Gospel of Life 2018: Michaelann Martin on Hope and Help for Families with Special Needs

Michaelann Martin, co-founder and president of Made for More, Inc., spoke at the Gospel of Life Conference 2018: Prophecies and Consequences of Humanae Vitae. The conference on Oct. 20, 2018, was presented by the Respect Life Office of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Denver. For details, go to https://gospeloflifeco.org.

Gospel of Life 2018: Dr. Patrick Lappert on Transgender Surgery and Christian Anthropology

Deacon Patrick Lappert, M.D., spoke at the Gospel of Life Conference 2018: Prophecies and Consequences of Humanae Vitae. The conference on Oct. 20, 2018, was presented by the Respect Life Office of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Denver. For details, go to https://gospeloflifeco.org.

Fr. Doug Grandon: (Part 2 of 2) Understanding the scandal in the Catholic Church

"Pray for our bishops that they would have courage. They need courage, even the good ones, they need courage is what they need; courage to do what needs to be done," said Fr. Doug Grandon in this second of a two-part interview by Deacon Geoff Bennett on Respect Life Radio. 

Fr. Doug Grandon: (Part 1 of 2) Understanding the scandal in the Catholic Church

"This is a worldwide problem with men who have disordered sexual preferences and we didn't screen them out. We are now — since the Dallas Charter, we are doing a good job here — but men who fail to live up to what the Church teaches and the Church that hasn't policed them," said Fr. Doug Grandon in this first of a two-part interview by Deacon Geoff Bennett on Respect Life Radio.

Deacon Martinez: RISE ministry to serve victims of sexual assault

Deacon Ernest Martinez, a Denver police officer, describes the launch of the RISE ministry to help victims of rape that are facilitated by alcohol and drugs. RISE stands for: Recognize, Intervene, Speak Up and Empower. "The recognition is that alcohol and drugs are the most commonly used method to facilitate sexual assault...," said Deacon Martinez. "We want to bring the awareness piece, from a faith-based perspective, to take what's currently out there and broaden it and preach the Gospel throughout the entire process and accompany — not only just victims — but try to be proactive on it."