AAS Postvention & Survivor Support 2

Question 1

Which organization developed the widely used SOS (Survivors of Suicide) support group model for suicide loss survivors?

Accepted Answer

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Answer

AFSP developed and promotes the SOS support group model specifically for survivors of suicide loss.

Question 2

When conducting postvention in a school setting after a student suicide, which action is considered CONTRAINDICATED?

Accepted Answer

Setting up a dedicated memorial room for students to grieve

Answer

A dedicated memorial room can glorify the death and increase contagion risk; grief should be supported without creating a focal point that glamorizes the suicide.

Question 3

The term 'complicated grief' (also called prolonged grief disorder) in suicide loss survivors is BEST characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Intense, persistent grief lasting beyond 12 months that impairs functioning

Answer

Complicated grief in suicide loss survivors involves prolonged, debilitating mourning that does not follow expected recovery trajectories and impairs daily functioning.

Question 4

According to AAS postvention guidelines, how soon after a suicide death should initial outreach to the immediate family typically occur?

Accepted Answer

Within 24–72 hours

Answer

AAS guidelines recommend initiating outreach within 24–72 hours to provide timely support and connect survivors with resources.

Question 5

A survivor of suicide loss who repeatedly questions why the death happened and searches for an explanation is exhibiting which normal grief response?

Accepted Answer

Sense-making

Answer

Sense-making is a recognized, normal grief process in which survivors attempt to construct meaning or find reasons for the loss.

(AAS) American Association of Suicidology Certification Practice Test

(AAS) American Association of Suicidology Certification Practice Test

AAS Postvention & Survivor Support 2