Tonight that same video, "Understanding Suicide, Supporting Children," will be shown at a premiere screening at 7 p.m. at the Hollywood Theatre. A Q&A with parents and youths who appear in the video will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Suicide is a grim topic, I know, but after seeing this video, I wasn't depressed -- I was inspired. I was impressed by the intelligence and the resiliency of these teenagers and young kids, some as young as 6, who speak movingly and honestly about dealing with a suicide death. Too, I was proud to be associated with The Dougy Center, which was the first program of its kind when it was established in 1982 and has since has become an international model.
I'm also proud of Lori, who recently began training to become a group facilitator for youths who meet at the center to speak of their loss and support each other. All services are free and children can attend as often as needed, whether it takes weeks, months or years.
Our executive director, Donna Schuurmann, is fond of saying that no one ever gets over grief. Rather, they get through it. Seeing this video helped me understand that yet again.
If any Rough and Rede readers would like to attend, I'd love to see you there tonight.
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