Study guide by Crystal Horning with Sheri Hartzler. DVD supplement: Family stories -- Mental illness, depression, and suicide -- Suicide and beliefs about God -- After death experiences -- Healing and hope -- Interview with Judy Collins -- "Fierce Goodbye" poem by Gwendolyn Carr -- Study guide for documentary. Hosted by legendary folksinger Judy Collins ; key mental health expert, Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison.
Summary:
Over four million people a year in the U.S. mourn the tragic suicide deaths of family members. Suicide devastates family members for many years; family survivors are at greater risk of suicide themselves and the pain ripples out to the entire community. In this video, family survivors reveal their intimate stories and aching pain to assist other survivors and to help the broader community understand the unique and terrible grief of suicide. This documentary explores Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Greek Orthodox responses to suicide. The church can be a "healing station" in helping survivors find their way to recovery.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.