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Behind The MissionBTM213 – Denise Meine-Graham – Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) TeamsShow SummaryOn today’s episode, we’re featuring a conversation with Denise Meine-Graham. Denise and her husband help communities develop Local Outreach to Suicide Survivor teams, or LOSS Teams, to provide support to others bereaved by suicide. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our h...
2025-04-0836 min
The Hope Debrief PodcastUnpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model - Frank CampbellWelcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Campbell. The Founder of the LOSS Team Peer Support Model, Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he serves as Volunteer Co-Chair of the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC), which he founded in 2018. He also volunteers as an Assistant Coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish. In addition to his volunteer activities, he is the Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting, where he consults with communities on Active Postvention efforts and Forensic Suicidology cases. In...
2025-03-0745 min
The Hope Debrief PodcastAdding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs - Brett PeppeWelcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brett Peppe. Brett is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey. As Program Manager of the HOPES Program—a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team—he provides crucial support to families across the state who have lost a child aged 21 or younger to suicide. His team offers immediate on-scene assistance and ongoing support through monthly survivor groups, creating a compassionate environment for families to navigate their grief. In today's conversation, we will discuss "Adding Peer-L...
2025-02-1230 min
The Hope Debrief PodcastCompanioning the Bereaved by Suicide - Alan D. Wolfelt, PhDWelcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Dr. Wolfelt is recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. His compassionate messages about healing in grief—based on his own personal losses as well has his professional experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families over the last three decades—speak not only to the intellect but to the hearts of all who hear him. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners, Dr. Wolfelt is committed to helping people mourn well so they can live well and...
2024-12-1231 min
The Hope Debrief PodcastSuicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning - Robert A. Neimeyer, PhDWelcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Robert Neimeyer. Dr. Neimeyer is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching practice. He also directs the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, which provides both onsite and online training internationally in grief therapy. In today's conversation, we will talk about "Suicide Loss as a Crisis of Meaning" as well as learn about the Portland Institute.WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTubeThe Portland Institute: https://www.portlandinstitute.org/
2024-11-1927 min
The Hope Debrief PodcastA Personal Grief Journey & "The Gift of Second" - Brandy Lidbeck, LMFTWelcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brandy Lidbeck. Brandy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author. Today's conversation will touch on Brandy's personal journey of grief, what caregivers can do around self-care, as well as her book "The Gift of Second".WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTubeBrandy's Book: https://a.co/d/9Q3Hp8tFor more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.comTo learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com
2024-10-2422 min
Voices For Suicide PreventionOhio leader takes on a national role in postvention leadership and advocacyClinicians, mental health specialists and non-profits around Ohio know Denise Meine Graham and her passion, humanity, grace and yes, trauma, related to suicide. She lost her son, Drey, to suicide more than 10 years ago. She later attended a conference about supportive services and then started providing that support herself. She founded LOSS Community Services in 2014 and since then, more than 5000 loss survivors were provided support through the LOSS Team model. It wasn't always this way and there's certainly more support to be fostered. But just a couple of decades ago, people had to wait more than 4 years after a suici...
2024-10-1423 min
The Hope Debrief PodcastEstablishing Active Postvention Services - Dr. Jan GorniakWelcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with nationally recognized Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Jan Gorniak. Dr. Gorniak is a champion in her field and for suicide awareness. She was instrumental in bringing a LOSS Team to Columbus, Ohio in 2014.For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.comTo learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com
2024-10-0733 minVoices For Suicide PreventionThere IS growth, optimism and healing after a loss from suicideWe wrap up the month of May and honor its designation as Mental Health Awareness Month with 2 guests who show the world on a daily basis their strength, grace, and dedication to helping others. Jeff Heck of 33 Forever and Denise Meine-Graham of OSPF have experienced unfathomable losses and yet they continue to offer their hands, their hearts, and their voices to suicide prevention. In this episode, we examine what we're doing well in terms of prevention and advocacy and where challenges still exist. Plus, Jeff and Denise just offer steadfast optimism that we can all learn from any day, any mo...
2022-05-3129 min