AFSP Hosts Darkness Walks to Fundraise for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention holds various Darkness Walks to help fundraise for the foundation and to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Michael Lamma, EVP and Chief Operations Officer […]
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Ends Today
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Senior Life Solutions meets together at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare. Together, they help seniors grapple with the many difficulties that come with old age, like […]
Autopsy: Hartley Man Died from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Authorities have released the results of an autopsy following a fatal shooting earlier this month near Hartley. O’Brien County Sheriff Bruce Devereaux says a 911 call came in shortly after […]
Natosha Schurch & Erin Higman
Suicide Prevention Month & Senior Life Solutions Program
Episode 18 – Wording
Michael Henning from Creative Living Center discusses the importance of wording when discussing suicide.
Episode 17 – Empathy
Katie Vander Zwaag from Creative Living Center provides advice on how to be empathetic to someone who is struggling.
Episode 16 – Sharing Your Story
Katie Vander Zwaag from Creative Living Center discusses the benefits of sharing your story but also doing it the right way.
Episode 15 – Hallmark Cards
Katie Vander Zwaag from Creative Living Center talks about how much it can help people to tell them how special there are while they are here instead of waiting to […]
Episode 14 – Social Support
Katie Vander Zwaag from Creative Living Center discusses the significant factor social support can be in preventing suicide.
Episode 12 – Suicidal Ideation
Shannon Van Maanen from Creative Living Center discusses the formation of suicidal thoughts and the role stress plays.