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Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus Airport

Columbus, Ohio 43219

Keynote Speakers:Keynote Speakers:Keynote Speakers:Keynote Speakers:

Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.

John Jordan, Ph.D.John Jordan, Ph.D.John Jordan, Ph.D.John Jordan, Ph.D.

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Conference Description

For additional information visit the OSPF website at www.ohiospf.org or contact:

Carolyn Givens, Executive Director at 614-429-1528 (ext.1) carolyngivens@ohiospf.org or

Cheryl Holton, Program Administrator at 614-429-1528 (ext. 2) cholton@ohiospf.org

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation in partnership with the National Loss Team Committee

will host The National Loss Team Conference: In the Journey of Loss, We Can Find Meaning

Again on September 10 and 11, 2013. The conference will feature Frank Campbell Ph.D, on Tues-

day, September 10 presenting the morning plenary: “Postvention as Prevention”. Dr. Frank

Campbell is the former Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center and the Cri-

sis Center Foundation in Louisiana. John Jordan Ph.D., clinical psychologist and certified grief coun-

selor will present the morning plenary on Wednesday, September 11: “A Time for Grieving: What

Makes Mourning a Death by Suicide So Different? The aspirations for September 11 are to offer

solace to survivors of suicide loss, to help survivors develop a sense of resiliency, to help survivors

make some meaning out of their loss and ultimately to help survivors engage in some positive action

so as to change the world for others. Additionally, on Wednesday, September 11, Dr. Campbell will

conduct a full day training for Postvention/LOSS Teams. Participants will also have the op-portunity to socialize at a pre-conference reception Monday evening, September 9, from 6:00 to 7:30

pm and on Tuesday, September 10 enjoy dinner and an evening of jazz presented by musical artist

Darryl Alexander Sr.

Survivors of suicide, mental health professionals, social service providers, educators, consumers, fam-

ily members and others concerned with preventing suicide and saving lives are encouraged to attend

the conference.

Expected outcomes for this conference are to:

• Identify the benefits of active postvention for the community and the emotional benefits of getting help sooner verses later

• Demonstrate a broadened view of those impacted by sudden and traumatic loss

• Let attendees know what is normal grieving for survivors, and to authenticate that there is a rea-son for their complicated grief

• Identify promising programs and interventions to reduce the risk of suicide, help prevent suicide deaths and identify directions for future suicide prevention initiatives

Conference Host: Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation is a not-for-profit 501© 3 created in

2005 as a public/private partnership to promote suicide prevention as a public health issue and ad-

vance evidence-based awareness, intervention and methodology strategies to support all Ohio-based

suicide prevention efforts. The OSPF vision is to provide information, resources, raise awareness,

eliminates stigma and increase help-seeking behavior for all Ohioans.

Conference Hotel: Embassy Suites Hotel Columbus Airport Rooms are

available for this conference at a reduced rate of $129.00 per night plus tax. Rooms

must be reserved by Aug. 10, 2013, please use group code SPC: Embassy Suites

Columbus-Airport, 2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219: Phone (614) 536-0500

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CMHATES-SPC-20130906/index.jhtml Em-

bassy Suites Columbus Airport hotel is a highly rated all-suite hotel located one mile from Port Columbus

International Airport. Relax in a spacious two-room suite with a separate living area. Enjoy a compli-

mentary, cooked-to-order breakfast, two 42-inch flat-screen HDTVs with in-suite movies, a wet bar,

mini-refrigerator, microwave and a movable desk. The hotel provides complimentary transportation to the

airport & Easton Town Center. Accessible suites are available for guests who require modified amenities.

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Conference AgendaConference Agenda

Tuesday September 10, 2013

8:30 a.m. Registration and coffee/tea

9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction Carolyn

Givens, Executive Director OSPF

Opening Remarks: Representative

Marlene Anielski, Ohio House Dist. #6

9:30 a.m. Morning Plenary

Frank Campbell, Ph.D.,LCSW, C.T.,

Postvention as Prevention

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Morning Break

10:45 a.m. Dr. Campbell - Introduction of Panel

Members. Each State will discuss

how they have organized the LOSS

Team Model in their State

12:00 p.m. Lunch (included)

(Lunch speakers)

12:25 p.m. Brittany Buquoi, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW

Research Findings on Postvention

1:00 p.m. David Miers, Ph.D., LIPC

Family Needs Following the Suicide

of a Teenager: A Phenomenoligical

Study

Workshops:

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

A) Impact of Language on Survivors of

Loss: Helping Clinical Professionals,

Clergy & Gatekeepers use appropriate

language with persons who are Survivors

of Suicide Loss as they grieve

B) Loss Team Networking Session

3:00 - 3:15p.m. Afternoon Break

Workshops:

3:15 - 4:45 p.m.

C) Research on Postvention and Loss D) Postvention and Loss for Military

Family and Friends

4: 45 - 5:15 p.m. Closing Wreath Ceremony

Individuals who have lost someone to sui-

cide will have the opportunity to acknowledge the

memory of their loss through their participation in

the Circle of Healing with their peers and experience

the support of peers.

Please turn in Evaluations and pick up CEU’s

Wednesday September 11, 2013

8:30 a.m. Registration and coffee/tea

9:00 a.m. Welcome, Carolyn Givens, Executive

Director, OSPF

Opening Remarks,

Ohio Senator Charleta B. Tavares

9:30 a.m. Morning Plenary

John Jordan, Ph.D., Carrying the Grief

of Suicide; Reaching out to Survivors

Across the Lifespan

9:30 a.m.----4:15 p.m.

Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.,

LOSS Team Training an all day session

providing an opportunity for communities to

send a 5 member team to be trained in the

LOSS Team Model

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Morning Break

12:00 p.m. Lunch (included)

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Survivor Panel Discussion: A look

at Active Postvention and No Postvention:

Which is right for your community?

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Afternoon Break

Workshops:

2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

(Dr. Campbell’s LOSS Team Training

Session continues)

A) Track 1.

Solace for the Newly Bereaved,

B) Track II

1.) Storytelling- Learning to Share

Your Story,

2.)Written Expression, Art and Music

Learning tools to help express your

grief and find meaning

4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Closing of the Conference

Sharing the Beauty of Finding Meaning

Again and Receiving the Shell

Please turn in Evaluations and pick up CEU’s

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Tuesday Workshop Descriptions

September 10, 2013

10:45 a.m. Understanding How Each State Utilizes the LOSS Team Model in Their State,

Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T., Moderator

This presentation will provide a multi-state perspective on how 5 different states have developed

LOSS teams. The LOSS Team is an example of a dynamic, community-based effort to provide post-

vention activities.

12:25 p.m. Research Findings on Postvention, Brittany Buquoi, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW,

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative research study was to examine in great detail

the experiences of members of an active postvention team for survivors of suicide. This team is

referred to as the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This study also assesses potential benefits and detriments of being an active member of the team. I

n this phenomenological research study, seven participants criteria were interviewed. The modified

version of van Kaam’s methods for organization, analysis, and synthesis of data presented in

Moustakas (1994) was used.

1:00 p.m. Family Needs Following the Suicide of a Teenager, A Phenomenological Study,

David Miers, Ph.D., LIPC,

The objective of this phenomenological study was to develop an understanding of family needs fol-

lowing the suicide of a teenager. Parent units living in the Midwest who have lost a teenager to sui-

cide, were interviewed. Participants in the present study indicated several key themes that describe

parent needs following the suicide of a teenager. These needs are: Support by listening and re-

sponding, support from another suicide survivor, support in finding direction, support in seeing the

teen, support in remembering the teen, and support in giving back. The research findings present

implications for mental health professionals, first responders, suicide survivor intervention teams,

and support networks.

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Impact of Language on Survivors of Loss: Helping Clinical Professionals, Clergy and

Gatekeepers Use Appropriate Language with Persons Who are Survivors of Suicide

Loss as They Grieve, Donald P. Belau, Ph.D.,

The language of loss is unique, and individualized when one is confronted with the loss of someone

to suicide. LOSS Team members become skilled at adapting the language of loss, particularly if

they have a sense as to current best practice. This workshop will give hands on opportunity to de-

velop and practice the use of loss language that can promote healing. These are words that newly

bereaved will cling to as they move forward.

LOSS Team Networking Session, Frank Campbell Ph.D., LCSW, C.T., and Molly Smith, MS,

This session will Identify what is needed from LOSS Teams from across the Country to feel

supported and connected to each other; to share resources and helpful strategies; to contribute

to nation-wide expansion of LOSS Teams.

3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Research on Postvention, Lezlie Culver, B.A.,

Postvention and Loss for Military Family and Friends, Kim Ruocco, MSW, LSW,

This workshop will provide a better understanding of the unique culture of military families

and how this effects pre and postvention. It will include an in depth review of the comprehend-

sive peer based postvention care provided by TAPS.

Closing Wreath Ceremony

A Healing Ceremony commemorating those who have died by suicide and those who are surviving

their loss will be held at the close of Day 1. A Wreathe of Healing will be created by those In

attendance using feathers which are recognized as a symbol of healing.

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The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation gratefully acknowledges support form the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health and

Addiction Services as a sponsor of this conference.

Wednesday Workshop Descriptions

September 11, 2013

John Jordan, Ph.D., Morning Plenary

“A Time for Grieving: What Makes Mourning a Death by Suicide So Different?”

The loss of a loved one to suicide can be devastating and often very different from other types of

losses. There are many aspects of grief after suicide that may make the mourning process very

difficult, including the feelings of shock, guilt, rejection, and social stigma that may follow. This

talk will address some of the ways that mourning after suicide may be different for individuals

and families. It will also discuss things that suicide survivors (those who are grieving a loss to

suicide) can do to help themselves recover, resources that are available, and realistic expecta

tions for what the healing journey might look like for survivors.

Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.,

LOSS Team Training an all day session providing an opportunity for communities to send a 5

member team to be trained on the LOSS Team Model

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Survivor Panel: A look at Active Postvention and no Postvention: Which is Right for

Your Community?

This workshop will allow you to hear from both sides of the coin, those survivors with a LOSS

Team response, and those without. Survivors will share their experiences; the similarities and

differences, the impact of a LOSS Team response, and their views today on LOSS Teams.

2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Workshops:

(Dr. Campbell’s LOSS Team Training Session continues)

Time for Making Meaning From this Tragedy:

Small breakout discussion groups for survivors to talk about their personal experience of losing

a loved one to suicide or to begin the process of making meaning from their experience. There

are two tracks to these workshop groups

A) Track I is for those survivors still feeling raw from their loss. This group will meet in

small group with a facilitated discussion by Dr. Jordan. Small groups to talk of con

tinuing support needs in their community that may be helpful as they continue to

carry their grief.

Solace for the Newly Bereaved,

B) Track II is for those more removed from their loss death and are ready to explore how

they can find a new sense of meaning in their life from their loss. People can select a

Meaning Making group for discussion and activity (for example, writing, music, story

telling about the loss)

1. Storytelling- Learning to Share Your Story,

2. Written Expression, Art and Music—Learning tools to help express

your grief and find meaning,

4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Closing the Conference,

For additional information visit the OSPF website at www.ohiospf.org or contact:

Carolyn Givens, Executive Director at 614-429-1528 (ext.1) carolyngivens@ohiospf.org or

Cheryl Holton, Program Administrator at 614-429-1528 (ext. 2) cholton@ohiospf.org

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Featured Presenters

Frank Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, C.T.,

Dr. Frank Campbell is the former Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Crisis

Intervention Center and the Crisis Center Foundation in Louisiana, USA. He is

currently Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting where he

consults with communities and on Forensic Suicidology cases. It was due to his

more than twenty years of working with those bereaved by suicide that he intro-

duced his Active Postvention Model (APM) most commonly known as the LOSS

Team (Local Outreach to Survivors of Suicide). His work with survivors and vic-

tims of trauma has been featured in three discovery channel documentaries. The

APM concept involves a team of first responders who go to the scene of a suicide

and provide support and referral for those bereaved by the suicide. The Active

Postvention Model has shown to have a positive impact on both the team mem-

bers as well as the newly bereaved. The model has now been replicated in countries as diverse as Aus-

tralia, Singapore, Northern Ireland, Canada and America. Dr. Campbell is a past president of AAS and

has received the Roger J. Tierney award for service and the Louis I Dublin Award in 2010 for his contri-

butions to the field of Suicidology. Campbell was also selected by the International Association of Sui-

cide Prevention (IASP) to receive the Dr. Norman Farberow award for his international contributions

on behalf of those bereaved by suicide

John Jordan, Ph.D.

Dr. John Jordan is a clinical psychologist and certified grief counselor. He is in pri-

vate practice in Wellesley, Massachusetts and Pawtucket Rhode Island, where he

specializes in working with loss and bereavement. He is the founder of the Family

Loss Project, a research and clinical practice providing services for bereaved fami-

lies. He has specialized in work with survivors of suicide and other losses for more

than 30 years. Dr. Jordan is the clinical consultant for Grief Support Services of

the Samaritans in Boston, where he is helping to develop innovative outreach and

support programs for suicide survivors. He is also the professional advisor to the

Survivor Council of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Dr. Jordon has published numerous clinical and research articles in the areas of

bereavement after suicide and support group models and loss in family and larger social systems. He is

the co-author of “After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief” a book on suicide bereavement for surviv-

ing friends and family.

Darryl Alexander Sr. — Guest Musical Artist for September

10th Reception

Chances are that if you have listened to Saturday Night Live (NBC), Good

Morning America (ABC), The Weather Channel, E Entertainment, Lifetime,

Fox Business, Maury Povich, or flown on Continental, Airtran, Frontier, or

Jetblue that you have heard music by jazz artist/producer/composer Darryl

Alexander Sr. years ago. Darryl’s new recording, Transitions, "features 11

energetic and exciting new songs that are a melting pot of jazz, funk, R&B,

hip hop, samba, and rock and feature performances by some of the best in jazz today. Darryl’s first two

recordings (Coast To Coast and 17th Street) were on the Prestige Jazz label of England. Darryl's other

life passion is reflected in his work with inner city at risk youth. He is the Executive Director of the

Youngstown UMADAOP, as well as serving as a federal grant reviewer for the Substance Abuse and

Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency

Prevention (OJJDP). (Survivor of Suicide Loss)

Continuing Education Credits for Social Work, Counseling, Psychologists, Nursing and Chemical

Dependency Professionals have been applied for

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Workshop Presenters

Donald P. Belau, Ph.D.

Donald P. Belau, Ph.D. LIPC, has been the Director of Treatment services at the Youth Rehabilitation & Treat-

ment Center-Geneva for the past 30 years. In addition, he has been providing psycho-educational evaluations and

consultation services for school districts in the York-Geneva, Nebraska area for over 30 years as well. He is an

adjunct faculty member for the Doane College Masters in Counseling and provides supervision of graduate stu-

dents in the central Nebraska area. Dr. Belau specializes in the assessment and treatment of youth who experi-

ence self-injurious behaviors and suicidal tendencies, and provides workshops on the state, regional, and national

level in the areas of suicide postvention, AMSR, self-injurious behaviors, and bullying behaviors. Dr. Belau was

awarded the award of being the 2011 Counselor of the Year by the Nebraska Counseling Association. In addition,

he has been an active member of the Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition, and is currently serving as a

Co-chair. He was instrumental in the development of Lincoln/Lancaster LOSS team, and is serving as the Clinical

Director. Dr. Belau holds a Masters degree in Counseling, Specialist degree in Educational Psychology, and as

well as a Ph.D. in Psychological and Cultural Studies from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Brittany Buquoi, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW

Brittany Buquoi, Ph.D. is a recent graduate of Louisiana State University. She has an MSW and is a licensed

independent clinical social worker and the Director of Psychological Health for the Minnesota Army National

Guard Prior to her recent move to Minneapolis, MN, she coordinated the LOSS team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She worked with this team for nearly four years and conducted her dissertation research on the benefits and det-

riments of being a member of an active postvention team for survivors of suicide. She is currently conducting sev-

eral research studies on survivors of suicide and is exploring opportunities to start a LOSS team in the Minneap-

olis area.

Lezlie D. Culver, B.A.

Lezlie D. Culver is a founding member of the LOSS Team of Tarrant County, Texas. She is currently the LOSS

Team Coordinator overseeing 30 LOSS Team volunteers. Lezlie holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of

Oklahoma and is currently pursuing her Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Texas Arlington.

David Miers, Ph.D., LIPC

Dr. David Miers received his B.S. from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE, a M.S. from St. Cloud

State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Dr. Miers is

the Counseling and Program Development Manager for Mental Health Services at Bryan Medical Center in Lin-

coln, NE and manages the Bryan Counseling Center. He has been with Bryan Medical Center for 16 years. He is

the co-chair of the state of Nebraska State Suicide Prevention Coalition and has published research focusing on

family survivors of teen suicide. Dr. Miers assisted in the development of the Lincoln Lancaster Local Outreach to

Suicide Survivors team in Lincoln, NE.

Kim Ruocco, MSW, LSW

Kim Ruocco,is the Director of TAPS Kim has developed programming and support services for military suicide

survivor families. Kim does a lot of training with the Federal Department of Defense around suicide prevention

awareness. She is a survivor herself of her military husband's suicide several years ago, and is a social worker.

Molly Smith, MS

Molly Smith, PCC-S is the Director of Community Development and Special Projects, MHDAS Board of Logan

and Champaign County. She is a Mental Health therapist specializing in work with adults and families at the

local community based behavioral health agency for 11 years providing crisis services during those years. She has

been the chairperson of the Logan/Champaign Counties Suicide Prevention Coalition since 2007, coordinating

LOSS Team for a two-county area in Ohio since 2008. She is a trainer for the Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper

Trainings thru the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. Molly has a M.S. in Community Mental Health Counsel-

ing Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. And a B.A. from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in Psychology.

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