SUICIDE ASSISGMENT

GCU acknowledges that every learner has unique life experiences that contribute to your learning and engagement with course content. In this course, we will address the topic of suicide prevention which you may find triggering. This material is integrated into the curriculum for the purpose of building knowledge to support learners in professional practice. If you encounter a topic that is triggering for you, GCU encourages you to access support through available resources, such as the following:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: *********************

GCU Wellness Check: **************,

or App: A Friend Asks, from The Jason Foundation

As a special education teacher, being knowledgeable about suicide prevention and resources that are available to assist students and families in addressing issues such as self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying, etc. is an important part of successful professional practice. Knowledge of support and prevention strategies and the ability to communicate and share this information is crucial.

Complete the following using the related topic Resources prior to beginning the assignment:

• SPT: Training in Suicide Prevention
• SPT: Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents and Teens
• SPT: Appropriate Interventions and Referral Topics

Imagine the school in which you are teaching has seen a decline in the social and emotional learning students are exhibiting. Create a 250-500 word digital newsletter for an upcoming family night to communicate strategies for supporting students’ personal and social growth and development. The newsletter will be printed and distributed to all attendees and emailed to families who are not present.

Your newsletter should include the following:

• Provide 2-3 social and emotional learning strategies (SEL) that are universal for all students and can also be reinforced at home. Some suggestions may include strategies to address cyberbullying, digital citizenship, self-esteem, and peer pressure.
• Discuss 2-3 community building strategies that you employ throughout the year to promote inclusivity, cultural awareness, and acceptance among all students in the classroom.
• Identify 2-3 suicide prevention strategies, including warning signs and/or risk factors for suicide in children and early adolescents.
• Recommend at least one resource for families for each of the categories above including SEL strategies, community building, and suicide prevention.

Support the assignment with a minimum of three scholarly resources.

While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.