International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is observed each year in November. It is a day dedicated to bringing together people who have lost someone to suicide. 

In recognition of Suicide Loss Survivor Day, Friends for Survival facilitator Tammy shares her personal journey as a mother who lost her beloved son, Brenden, to suicide and reminds us of something important...every day is survivor day. 

[November 2026]

Dr. Alan Wolfelt, recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners, Dr. Wolfelt is committed to helping people mourn well so they can live well and love well. 

[January 2026]

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been called “America’s biographer,” but in this moving conversation, he reveals how his own history has been shaped by early loss  — the death of his mother Lyla when Ken was eleven years old.  

[November 2025]

Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Wolfelt, recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners, Dr. Wolfelt is committed to helping people mourn well so they can live well and love well. In today's conversation, we will talk about "Companioning the Bereaved by Suicide" as well as learn about the Center for Loss & Life Transition.

[December 2024]

 A documentary featuring five remarkable teens who’ve lost a parent or sibling to suicide. If you're interested in other length versions, they can be viewed at:

• Talking OutLOUD: Teens & Suicide Loss...   (60-minute) 
• Talking OutLOUD: Teens & Suicide Loss...   (15-minute). 

Information about Coping After Suicide’s Teens Group and other resources are available at www.copingaftersuicide.com 

[November 2024]

Ashley Judd spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper about the trauma she has worked hard to face, the grief she now feels, and how her mother’s spirit is still very much alive in her life. 

[November 2024]

After suppressing grief for decades, Anderson Cooper reached out earlier this year to psychotherapist and author Francis Weller to ask for help. In this very personal conversation Anderson reveals some of what he’s learned about the strategies he developed as a child to shield himself from grief and why those strategies are now working against him.  

[October 2024]

How do you help a grieving friend? It's hard to know what to do when someone is going through a difficult time. The thing is, you can't cheer someone up by telling them to look on the bright side, or by giving them advice. It just doesn't work. 

Watch this video to learn the one thing that will help you support your friends in the most helpful and effective ways.  

[July 2018]