 Healing After Suicide Loss: Sparking Hope Through Connection
Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM Opportunity Presbyterian Church - 202 N Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 This FREE Event for suicide loss survivors of any age. The event is organized by Hope Haven Counseling & Journey Thru Grief with Guest Speaker/Suicide Loss Survivor, Kimberly Starr. In 2015, Kimberly's son Tom died by suicide. She has since started StarrBright Suicide Prevention Presentations, and is passionate about suicide prevention and healing for suicide loss survivors. To register scan the QR code in the graphic or visit: https://tinyurl.com/SparkingHope
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 Survivors of Suicide Loss Groups - Kevin's Song
Kevin's Song is hosting both in-person and virtual Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups that offer peer-based, non-clinical support to help those impacted by suicide loss cope with their complex grief. The virtual meeting is on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM EST. Contact Amanda@kevinssong.org to receive a Zoom link to join. The in-person group will met on the third Thursday of the month at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church (16 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236). For additional information email Amanda@kevinssong.org or call 313-236-7109.  Oregon Suicide Prevention Conference (OSPC)
Tuesday, October 11th through Thursday, October 13th, 2022 Ashland Hills Hotel Conference Center in Ashland, Oregon Lines for Life, Oregon Health Authority, and other dedicated community partners invite you to join us at the Oregon Suicide Prevention Conference (OSPC). Attendees will encounter plentiful opportunities to learn, connect, and heal and will leave with relevant networks, skills, and training, along with to-do lists for improving suicide prevention and mental health promotion efforts in their communities. OSPC 2022 – Reconnecting to Hope: Growing Responsive Communities – focuses on rebuilding and growing connections between individuals, providers, local and state resources, advocates, and prevention leaders. These connections strengthen community support networks and create systems that can respond with compassion and care to address individuals' unique needs, lifting Oregonians to reconnect to hope when they are struggling. OSPC 2022 will be held Tuesday, October 11th through Thursday, October 13th, 2022, at Ashland Hills Hotel Conference Center in Ashland, Oregon. Pre-conference trainings will be on Monday, October 10th. This conference is an in-person event, so the guidance of local and federal health authorities concerning COVID-19 risk and precautions will be followed. To find out more or to register, visit https://web.cvent.com/event/051c16dc-efc4-49d9-8c3b-020a49f4e9ff/websitePage:0b50957b-305a-43b0-8bc4-622f42b7d68d  Survivors of Loved One's Suicide (SOLOS) - Spokane, Washington
Survivors of Loved One's Suicide (SOLOS) is a support group for adults and teens who have a loved one who died by suicide that meets at Opportunity Presbyterian Church in Spokane Valley, WA and at Hope Haven Counseling in Spokane, WA. The group is FREE and there is no commitment to come. Suicide loss is a form of traumatic grief, and this support group aims to provide support specific to the experience of a loved one who died by suicide. The group is facilitated by Hope Haven Counseling, PLLC - Heidi Ehrlich, MA, LMHC, NCC. For more details or to ask questions call or text 1-509-951-3713 or email hopehavencounseling@counselingsecure.com  National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
Saturday, September 17, 2022 While physician suicide was a crisis long before COVID-19, the demands of the pandemic have created a sense of urgency to better support physicians’ mental health and well-being. 6 in 10 physicians have feelings of anger, tearfulness, or anxiety. About one-third feel hopeless. Nearly half of doctors say they’ve withdrawn from family, friends, and co-workers. These feelings may lead to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder when left untreated. All of that can lead to suicidal thoughts for physicians. Doctors have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. National Physician Suicide Awareness Day is a reminder and call to action. Every day we can make time to talk – and to act – so physicians’ struggles don’t become mental health emergencies. We can help prevent physician suicide by learning the signs, starting the conversations, understanding the underlying barriers, and sharing the resources to help those in distress seek mental health care. Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line service of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists to provide peer support for physician colleagues and American medical students. Call 1-888-409-0141 or visit www.physiciansupportline.com. The hotline is open 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM every day; no appointment is necessary. For an abundance of resources to share with colleagues or have for yourself, please visit www.npsaday.org for dedicated NPSA Day content and resources.  3 Proven Ways To Let Go Of Your Guilt After Suicide Loss
September 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 EDT / 7:00 PM BST Do you wonder if your feelings of guilt will ever go away? Are you constantly ruminating about the “should haves” and “could haves”? Do you feel guilty for wanting to heal and move forward? If you wonder if your guilt will ever go away - are you constantly ruminating about the “should haves” and “could haves”- feel guilty for wanting to heal and move forward... I have good news for you. Our friend Carolin Brookings at @suicidebereavementcoaching has developed a 3-part framework to let go of your guilt after suicide loss and explains it in detail in a FREE 60-minute live masterclass called 3 Proven Ways To Let Go Of Your Guilt After Suicide Loss on September 10th (World Suicide Prevention Day) at 11:00 AM PDT / 2:00 EDT / 7:00 PM BST Inside, you’ll find out how to release your feelings of guilt so you, too, can find inner peace and joy – no matter how long you have been bereaved by suicide. This free live masterclass could change your life! Attend with an open mind, a notepad, and a desire to TAKE ACTION because… time alone doesn’t heal all wounds. Everyone who shows up live will receive a FREE surprise GIFT. To sign up, visit: www.support.suicidebereavementcoaching.com/masterclass  Break the Silence 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, September 10, 2022, Walk Begins at 10:00 AM 1805 Tilford Lane, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, SPAN of North Idaho is holding its annual in-person Break the Silence 5K walk, run, skip, (or however you roll) this Saturday, September 10, 2022! This walk is in remembrance of those lost to the completion of suicide and an effort to raise suicide awareness and prevention. On-site registration and check-in will open at 8:30 AM on the morning of the walk at the pavilion, and the walk will begin at 10:00 AM. The annual "Break the Silence" Walk begins at the beautiful Riverstone Park (1805 Tilford Lane), nestled in the Village at Riverstone in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Walkers will start at Riverstone Park/Centennial Trail junction and travel along the beautiful Centennial Trail connecting to the Prairie Trail. The "Break the Silence Loop" sign at the halfway point of the walk will signify it is time to return to Riverstone Park, where light snacks & entertainment will be waiting. A water station will also be available at the halfway point. Enjoy the music provided by local DJ Alejandro, and visit the park's many community resource provider tables. (Lots of free swag!!) Suicide survivor resource information and crisis intervention information will be available. All proceeds and donations from this event go to further suicide prevention efforts and provide community resources, education, training, and suicide loss support within the community. Register to walk at: https://tinyurl.com/SPANBreakSilence  Men's Only Grief Support Group
Healing to The Max is offering a special Healing Together Group beginning October. An evening of connection, support and sharing helpful healing strategies, designed for men, and facilitator-lead by men! Upcoming dates are, Tuesdays, October 4th, October 18th, & November 8th, 2022 at 7:00 PM Sask Time / 8:00 PM CST. There is no cost to participate and it's open to all types of survivors AGES 18+. This Group will meet on Zoom. Topics will be discussed around the unique experiences that male survivors of a traumatic loss by suicide face. Contact Jill Cowan at 1-306-955-7306 for more information and to secure your space in this compassionate community! https://healingtothemax.org/wp/ 9/4/2022 Coaching Suicide Awareness 2nd Annual FREE eSummit: Coaching Those Affected by Suicide - 10 Sept 2022Read Now Coaching Suicide Awareness 2nd Annual FREE eSummit: Coaching Those Affected by Suicide
The nonprofit organization Coaching Suicide Awareness (CSA) is on a mission to provide networking and resources to people affected by suicide. Their work involves prevention, intervention, and postvention, and what to do in the aftermath of death to suicide. In support of World Suicide Prevention Day, CSA will hold their 2nd annual FREE eSummit, "Coaching Those Affected by Suicide," on September 10, 2022, starting at 9:00 AM EST. The summit is focused mainly on postvention and the grief that accompanies a death by suicide, but there are sessions on prevention and intervention as well. This year's emphasis will be on helping people affected by suicide. The event is FREE to all and offers coaches 7 CCEUs for ICF and CCNI continued education. Participants will have the opportunity to learn: - Skills needed to help survivors after a tragedy or suicide. - How to approach complexities of mental health and resilience factors for those in marginalized groups. - How to foster and practice empathy and compassion for employees in the workplace. Register the link in stories or at: https://coachingsuicideawareness.com/esummit-2022/  Coaching Suicide Awareness eSummit 2022
September 10, 2022 Coaching Those Affected By Suicide In support of the World Suicide Prevention Day, Coaching Suicide Awareness (CSA) will hold their 2nd annual eSummit on September 10, 2022. This year’s emphasis will be on helping people who have been affected by suicide. The event is free to all and offers coaches 7 CCEUs for ICF and CCNI continued education. Register at: https://coachingsuicideawareness.com/esummit-2022/  FREE 3-Day Healing After Suicide Challenge
August 22nd - 24th 2022 Have you ever told yourself, “I’m not ready?” Or have you asked yourself, “Will this pain ever go away?” Perhaps you are taking care of little kids, so finding time to add “grieving” to the never-ending “to-do” list seems impossible. But what if you could take the mountain that we call “grief” and climb it with baby steps instead of feeling like you had to “move on” as quickly as possible? What if you could find the support you knew deep down inside you want and need? How would that help your grieving process? This is an excellent opportunity to find out! You are invited to take baby steps in your healing after suicide loss by joining my friend Crystal Partney, founder of Scattering Hope & Owl and Thistle, for the Healing After Suicide Challenge this month from August 22nd - 24th 2022. Join the FREE 3-Day Healing After Suicide Challenge Today! Hope and healing await you! Register for FREE at: https://bit.ly/3SuDJcY  3 Proven Ways to Let Go of Your Guilt After Suicide Loss
Do you wonder if your feelings of guilt will ever go away? Are you constantly ruminating about the “should haves” and “could haves”? Do you feel guilty for wanting to heal and move forward? If you can relate to any of the above… I have good news for you. Suicide Bereavement Coach, Caro Brookings, has developed a 3-part framework to let go of your guilt after suicide loss, and she will explain it in detail in a FREE 60-minute live masterclass. It’s called 3 Proven Ways to Let Go of Your Guilt After Suicide Loss. Sessions are available on August 5th at 11 AM PST or 6th at 5 PM PST. You’ll find out how to release your feelings of guilt, so you too can find inner peace and joy – no matter how long you have been bereaved by suicide! Caro has been using her framework to support her clients who have gone from being stuck in their thoughts of guilt to moving forward with their lives. In this masterclass you will learn: - The 3 biggest mistakes you’re making whilst trying to let go of your guilt (and how they are keeping you stuck) - How you can move forward (and take your loved one with you) - How to forgive yourself (because your loved one’s suicide is NOT your fault) - The BEST way to find inner peace and joy (so you can fully live the life you still get to live) -Caro's proven 3-part framework to let go of your guilt after suicide loss that gives you permanent transformations without having to constantly try really hard … and much more! This free live masterclass could change your life! So come with an open mind, a notepad, and a desire to TAKE ACTION! Because remember… time alone doesn’t heal all wounds. And if that isn't enough, everyone who shows up LIVE receives a free surprise gift! Register at: https://support.suicidebereavementcoaching.com/masterclass  4th Annual Ride for Jared
High Desert Harley Davidson, 2310 East Cinema Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM Registration Starts at 9:00 AM All Vehicles Welcome! For additional information please contact Tina at 208-996-9601 or tina_spero@yahoo.com 50% of proceeds will be donated to a fund for Jared's daughter, Kaylie. All other proceeds will benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention and the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. To make a donation and/or to register, visit: https://rideforjared.com/ 7/7/2022 Healing After Suicide Loss: Feeling Joy Without Guilt - Facebook Live - 09 Jul 2022Read Now Healing After Suicide Loss: Feeling Joy Without Guilt - Facebook Live
Join Suicide Bereavement Coach, Caro Brookings, this Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 11:30 AM PDT / 2:30 PM EDT / 7:30 PM BST, on Facebook Live as she talks about joy guilt and... how it shows up, why it is keeping you stuck, and how you, too, can feel joy without feeling guilty. You will be encouraged and walk away with helpful advice you can implement straightaway. Join the Healing After Suicide Loss Facebook Group to attend. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealingAfterSuicideLoss 6/27/2022 Healing After Suicide Summit: Finding Hope After Losing Someone to Suicide - July 2022Read Now Healing After Suicide Summit: Finding Hope After Losing Someone to Suicide
July 11th through the 24th at 8:00 AM MTN / 7:00 AM PST Save-the-dates: July 11th - 24th, because my friend Crystal Partney is hosting the Healing After Suicide Summit! Crystal is going to offer: * What you can do today to begin healing * Guides who’s been in your shoes * Someone to walk alongside you throughout your journey toward healing Here's what you can expect in your inbox each day throughout the summit: * Learn how to begin the healing process * Know that you are not alone in your healing path * Find tools and resources that will help you begin healing today My guess is that it would be worth your while to block out time to listen to the speaker sessions for this summit. Don’t worry, each session is only about 20 minutes long. I know I won't miss it. I’ll see you there! Register for FREE at: https://scatteringhope1.clickfunnels.com/opt-in1636216980107  Let Go Of Your Guilt After Suicide Loss FREE 5 Day Support Series
Starting Monday, June 20, host Caro Brookings will be diving into her 3-part framework, where she combine all of her knowledge and experience, which she has used to support hundreds of other suicide loss survivors to release their guilt and find joy again. This isn’t a typical support series, where you just get some fluff and information about what might work. Everything she shares with you is proven to work through scientific research and even brain scans. Remember that time doesn’t heal all wounds. If you stay with her for the entire 5 days, you WILL take action as we go along, and you will walk away with your own personalized plan of what you can do to find peace beyond our 5 days together. You will discover the #1 reason you haven’t found inner peace. You will learn Caro's exact steps that helped her to let go of her guilt after losing her Mum to suicide, and how to live a joyful life and not just survive. Register at https://support.suicidebereavementcoaching.com/supportseries  Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - Boise, Idaho
2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM MDT 717 N. 11th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 The group meets continuously throughout the year at First United Methodist Church (Cathedral of the Rockies), in the Bishop's Lounge at 717 N. 11th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702. Meetings are held in person on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM MST. Next meeting is on June 9, 2022. Group Facilitators: Kirby or Susan Orme, (208) 342-2139, kirby_orme@yahoo.com  Coping After Suicide's Virtual Summer Grief Camp
Coping After Suicide's Virtual Summer Grief "Camp" is for kids ages 6-12 who've lost a parent, sibling, or other loved one to suicide. It's not a therapy group - it's a professionally facilitated, activity-based peer support group that meets on Zoom. “Camp” will be facilitated by Joan Hoff, former longtime program director for the Dougy National Center for Grieving Children and Families, who’s been facilitating grief support groups for kids for 30 years. Joan will lead the kids in activities and discussions to help them: - explore their thoughts and feelings around the suicide of their person - learn ways to manage their grief reactions - connect with other kids who are going through a similar experience Kids can participate independently (they just ask that a trusted adult be nearby in case of technical or emotional challenges). There are two sessions, and each session consists of four 60-minute Zoom meetings. The two sessions will cover different topics, so kids can register for either or both: June Session: Your Grief Journey: June 27, 28, 29, and 30 from 2-3 pm Eastern July Session: Your Emotional Ride: July 25, 26, 27, and 28 from 2-3 pm Eastern The registration fee is $150 per child/per session. (Not an affiliate) Spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more and to register visit: https://www.copingaftersuicide.com/virtual-grief-camp  Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - Boise, Idaho
2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM MDT 717 N. 11th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 The group meets continuously throughout the year at First United Methodist Church (Cathedral of the Rockies), in the Bishop's Lounge at 717 N. 11th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702. Meetings are held in person on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM MST. Next meeting is on May 12, 2022. Group Facilitators: Kirby or Susan Orme, (208) 342-2139, kirby_orme@yahoo.com 4/17/2022 FREE Online Summit: Healing After Suicide Loss: How To Let Go Of Your Guilt,Find Peace And Move Forward One Day At A Time: May 2 - 6, 2022Read Now FREE Online Summit: Healing After Suicide Loss: How To Let Go Of Your Guilt,
Find Peace And Move Forward One Day At A Time: May 2 - 6, 2022 Join host, and suicide bereavement coach, Caro Brookings, and these featured speakers: Carey Conley & Laurel Wilson - Authors and Vision Experts Jill Cowan - Co-Founder of Healing To The Max Kelli Nielsen - Founder of The Grief Guru Lisa K Boehm - Author Marianne Gouveia - Founder of EricsHouse Melissa Bottorff-Arey - Podcast Host and Author Rita Schulte - Licensed Professional Board Certified Counselor Sara J. Cobb - Founder of My Grief Connection Tracy Oeser - Founder of Journey Thru Grief Do you feel overwhelming guilt about the suicide of your loved one because you should have done “this” and you could have done “that”? Do you keep thinking about why your loved one took their life? Or maybe you knew your loved one was struggling and you were still unable to save them? You are not alone, and you do not have to suffer in silence. If you have been longing to let go of your guilt after losing your loved one to suicide…then you should sign up for the Healing After Suicide Loss interview series. My friend Caro Brookings has brought together 20+ top experts, authors and support providers from the suicide grief and loss space for this free interview series on how to let go of your guilt, find peace and move forward one day at a time. When your loved one has died by suicide, you don’t have the time or the energy to scour the internet and find some of the fantastic resources that are out there available to you. Maybe you have tried some advice that you’ve heard somewhere and you felt a little better for a while, only to be back at square one the next day. So you sit there alone, feeling sad and anxious, and you wonder if you will ever feel happy again. Here’s what I believe: We don’t move on after suicide loss, but you can move forward if you work through your grief. Because time alone doesn’t heal all wounds - it’s important what you do with your time. You should know it is possible for you too to let go of your guilt and find peace. You just need to know the right steps to take. That’s why I am so grateful for the Healing After Suicide Loss interview series. It’s 5 days of tried and tested advice and encouragement from top experts from around the world to help YOU move forward with your life. It’s free, but you have to save your seat to get access. Be sure to catch my session on May 2nd! Claim your ticket to the online event at: https://interviews.healingaftersuicideloss.org/sara  Bend Not Break: Suicide Prevention Concert
Rescheduled to May 13, 2022 at Maverik Center in a West Valley City, Utah Concert starts at 7:00 PM. Doors Open at 6:00 PM. America's Got Talent Alumni Alex Boyé, known for his dynamic African-infused music that has gained over 1 billion views on YouTube is using his voice to shine a light on mental health and suicide prevention. Join Alex and friends on May 7th. at Maverik Center for Utah’s first ever Utah Suicide Prevention Concert. Utah has the 6th highest suicide rate in the U.S. On average, someone dies by suicide every 13 hours in the state of Utah. We can’t be silent anymore when it comes to mental health simply because it might be uncomfortable. The cost of silence is TOO HIGH. The concept is simple; to normalize and encourage ongoing conversations about mental health within schools, the workplace, churches and throughout the community. These concerts to help build connection with mental health experts, provide support and healing in our community. This will be an unforgettable night that will feed your soul in ways you didn’t think you needed. This is not just a concert. It will be an experience. THIS CONCERT IS FREE AND IS BEING DONATED VIA CORPORATE SPONSORS. If you are your company would like to be a co-sponsor, contact 801-427-7439 for more information. If you are a mental health organization or a therapist group/Individual and would like to set up a booth at the event; contact Jackie at The Maverik Center at 801-988-8843. For more info on Alex’s foundation and his purpose, go to: https://lnkd.in/gP5QXiuQ Tickets will be Free Admission and will be available to the public starting Wednesday February 9th at 10AM. Limited seating available on a first come first serve basis. Grab your FREE tickets at: www.maverikcenter.com  Finding Hope: A FREE event for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Journey Thru Grief & Hope Haven Counseling are hosting this amazing event at Opportunity Presbyterian Church (202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA, 99206). April 9, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM MST. There will be guest speakers, a planting craft, lunch will be provided, and Isaac the Comfort Dog will be there. Please register at: Https://findinghopesurvivorsofsuicideloss.eventbrite.com  Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group - Boise, Idaho
2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM MDT 717 N. 11th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support group meets continuously throughout the year at First United Methodist Church (Cathedral of the Rockies), in the Bishop's Lounge at 717 N. 11th Street, Boise, Idaho 83702. Meetings are held in person on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM MST. Next meeting is on April 14, 2022. Group Facilitators: Kirby or Susan Orme, (208) 342-2139, kirby_orme@yahoo.com  The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) of Benewah County Grief Group
Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10 AM MT The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) of Benewah County is hosting a grief support group meeting with guest speaker, Ron Hodge. Ron brings many years of experience and a passion to help other understand and overcome grief. He offers tools and support to guide survivors through grief to a place of hope and inspiration. The group is open to all forms of grief. Join them on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 10 AM MT at the the Jon Denny Building on the Benewah County Fairgrounds in St. Maries, Idaho. To register and secure your spot email spanbenewah@gmail.com  Dealing With Guilt - Facebook LIVE Event
Are you struggling with guilt after losing your loved one to suicide? Do you think you are responsible because you "should" have done things differently? Does this leave you feeling sad and anxious? Join Caro Brookings for her Facebook Live event where she will explain the different types of guilt you may be feeling, give you encouragement, as well as hands-on advice that you can implement straightaway so that you may find peace. Watch the LIVE on March 5, 2022, at Time: 11:30am PST / 2:30pm EST / 7:30pm GMT / 6:30am AEDT (March 6). RSVP to receive a reminder so you don't miss it! If you are not yet part of Caro Brooking's private "Healing After Suicide Loss" FB Group join at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healingaftersuicideloss |
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