Examination of the grieving processes of suicide survivors

Abstract

Purpose

This research project serves to provide a foundation for understanding the pertinent issues of survivors of loved ones who have committed suicide.

Design/methodology/approach

This study examined the literature, as well as the experiences of individuals who had loved ones commit suicide, through three in-depth interviews.

Findings

Our research results support the notion that counselors must attend to these nuances in their treatment planning and subsequent interventions.

Research limitations/implications

Limitations of this study include a small sample size and additional research on this topic is needed to provide further clarification.

Originality/value

The value of this research is to provide clarification of the experiences of suicide survivors and give recommendations to counselors.

Citation

Van Der Pol, S. and Pehrsson, D.-E. (2016), "Examination of the grieving processes of suicide survivors", Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 16 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-10-2014-0052