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Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement

Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCS417A
State Code
D2340
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2010
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/08/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide support for individuals who are experiencing bereavement in relation to suicide
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise the impact of the aftermath of suicide
  • 1.1 Outline and recognise shared features of all loss
  • 1.2 Outline and recognise distinctive features of suicide loss and trauma
  • 1.3 Outline and recognise the additional features of suicide bereavement after a mental illness
  • 1.4 Recognise the elevated risk of suicide and other harm behaviours that may be associated with suicide loss
  • 1.5 Recognise the increased risk of developing adverse impacts on health and well being after suicide loss
2. Identify and understand needs of and provide support for those bereaved by suicide
  • 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of suicidal ideation and other risk taking behaviours
  • 2.2 Recognise the importance of proactive measures that facilitate early access to suicide bereavement support as required by the bereaved
  • 2.3 Identify essential immediate and ongoing resources and processes for support of persons bereaved by suicide
  • 2.4 Apply understanding of the difference and boundaries among education, support and therapeutic approaches
  • 2.5 Apply understanding of the principles of working with persons bereaved by suicide (including bereavement support and suicide prevention)
  • 2.6 Address the needs of the individual, family and community in a plan for dealing with the aftermath of suicide, including the identification of external support agencies
  • 2.7 Recognise the impact of lifespan and developmental issues on suicide bereavement
  • 2.8 Recognise the impact of cultural, social, ethnic and spiritual issues impacting on people bereaved by suicide
  • 2.9 Identify the role and value of diverse mourning practices and rituals
  • 2.10 Recognise the use and power of language and communication
3. Identify suicide prevention strategies in the aftermath of suicide
  • 3.1 Identify the main areas to be considered in the aftermath of a suicide
  • 3.2 Apply knowledge of suicide prevention and post-vention skills
  • 3.3 Identify and apply intervention responses to address elevated suicide risk and increase safety
4. Identify appropriate self care resources
  • 4.1 Monitor own stress level in relation to working in the area of suicide bereavement
  • 4.2 Use appropriate self care strategies to develop and maintain physical and emotional well being
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC851 CHCCS417B Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement Unit of competency
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