Step Four: Death by Suicide^
If the death was by suicide, emphasize this tragedy as an error in judgment.
Suicide is a permanent solution to temporary problems. Encourage
students to talk about ways to cope with stress, loss, and personal problems.
Step Five: Channel names and/or students themselves to the guidance office if they
seem high risk now or as the week progresses. (See Appendix) (At the
elementary level, much of the crisis intervention will take place in the
student's classroom because that is the location students feel most
secure.)
Step Six: Attend a brief after-school meeting to review the day's events/ The principal
and Crisis Management Team members will be available to discuss
concerns you may have regarding any of your students. It should be noted
that teachers need to be taken care of, too. Take breaks and have time away
from students during the day. Be sure to eat meals and watch personal
nutrition and other health habits. After the students have left the building,
give yourself an opportunity to process what has happened during the day.
Step Seven: Attend the mandatory all-staff after-school meeting.^
