Presentations from the Past
Hasan will share the simple strategies his personal champions employed to help him complete the “JD shuffle” and go from Hasan Davis Juvenile Delinquent to …
In a series of snapshots, Dese’Rae L. Stage, an award-winning artist, mom, suicidologist, activist, and MSW student, will share her experiences with suicidal thoughts (and …
Join us in examining practical examples of innovative strategies to build a ZERO GAP in care transitions for those with identified suicide risk.
A panel of collaborators share some of the stories, challenges and successes, and their vision for the future which is now shared.
The workshop is designed to inform school mental health providers and educators on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of CAMS and CALM with students in …
Law Enforcement leaders deal with intense levels of stress which can and often do lead to depression and suicidal ideation.
Learn about the approach of care coordinators and wellness nurses who perform screenings, provide education and intervene as necessary with counseling, make referral to specialists, …
In this workshop, presenters will describe a model for Integrated Behavioral Health & the application of Collaborative Assessment of Suicide (CAMS) in primary and specialty …
Drs. Bell and Delaney will present an innovative approach they have developed for training providers on how to engage clients/patients on firearm safe storage practices, …
Join Elaine as she examines experiences in the aftermath of suicide, to include perspectives of loss survivors and first responders.
The presenters will present recent trends in Vermont suicide and related data. Special populations that will be described include youth, LGBTQ+, Persons of Color, females …
Leventry will provide personal stories from their own experiences while highlighting statistics from national and local surveys that confirm the LGBTQIA+ community suffers a disproportionately …
In this workshop, Hasan will explore the foundation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and the impact of non-cognitive engagement on student culture, behavior, and norms.
This session has been designed for those who are new to the VT Suicide Prevention efforts and provides an overview of key partners, major initiatives …
This workshop addresses the history, nature, and roles of peer support and what we have learned about its evidence and benefits, and how it can …
In order to begin to address the disparity in efforts around suicide prevention, we need to widen our lens to include a perspective of social …
In this workshop, there will be a discussion on those practices and methodology and ways to overcome obstacles.
Presented by: Joseph Smith, US Army Veteran, Suicide Survivor
This Ted-style Talk covers Joe’s personal experiences as a United States Army Veteran of Operation Desert Shield and …
Presented by: Caroline Mazel-Carlton, C.P.S.
“Alt2Su” represents widely-applicable paradigm shifts rooted in peer support and harm reduction values. Together we can re-frame risk and pathologizing frameworks and …
Presented by: Dese’Rae L. Stage
Dese’Rae L. Stage, an award-winning artist, mom, suicidologist, activist, and MSW student, will Bring Resiliency Into Focus with personal stories centering around …
Presented by: Cheryl Sharp, MSW, ALWS, Susan Swindell, Licensed Psychologist–Master, and Matthew MacNeil, M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., LCMHC
Organization wellness does not happen in a vacuum. It takes effort, intention …
Presented by: Tom Delaney, PhD, Logan Hegg, PsyD, and Rachael Comeau, Ed.D
Rates of intentional self-poisoning, a common form of self-harm in young people, have increased substantially in …
Keynote Address
In a time where human connection and accountability is so illuminated, is this an opportunity to disrupt and redefine our personal systems of accountability, …
Presented by: Victor Armstrong, MSW
Lessons learned from the COVID-19: The role of clinicians, policy makers, providers, advocates, and lived mental experience in moving us forward. Connection …
Once the evaluation is completed, you will have the opportunity to be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate to receive a Legacy Gift …
Presented by: Tom Delaney, PhD and Caitlin Quinn, MPH
Until recently, the ability to look at antecedent factors in Vermonters who died by suicide was limited. Important information, such …
Presented by: Amelia Franck Meyer, Ed.D, LISW
Presentation Summary:
Current research supports that we, employees of systems and organizations, cannot produce desired outcomes for those we serve without …
Presented by: David Rettew, MD
This presentation will take a positive psychiatry perspective on suicide prevention and describe how qualities such as connectedness, optimism, and self-efficacy can help …
Presented by: Shelby Rowe, MBA
This presentation will intertwine music, art and humor to address the serious issues that have increased risk of suicide among American Indians …
Presented by: Sanchit Maruti, MD, MS
This workshop provides an improved understanding and practical approaches for evaluating and managing individuals with suicidal ideation in Rural communities.
Presentation Summary:
Suicide is …
Presented by: JoEllen Tarallo, Ed.D., MCHES, Mark Gebo, M.Ed., Annalisa MacDonald, LCMHC, and Tracy Binet-Perrin, M. Ed.
Discover the elements of a prevention prepared school community, and the steps taken at …
Presented by: Lisa Horowitz, PhD, MPH and Simone Arnold, MC, QMHP, LCMHS
Healthcare providers can be partners in suicide prevention. This workshop will focus on screening and feasibly managing …
Engage with “telehealth guru” Reid Plimpton from the Northeast Telehealth Resource Center (NETRC) as he shares Telehealth 101 for Mental Health Providers which provides an …
Presented by: Mercedes Avila, PhD
This presentation will describe the work of a Cultural Brokering program developed and implemented in Vermont to address behavioral health disparities in …
Running Through The Fields Of Life To Reach One Another
Presented By: Jodi Girouard, B.A. in Education and English, PWLE
A five minute video on reaching out to …
Presented by: Stan Collins, NREMT
This presentation will describe the work of a Cultural Brokering program developed and implemented in Vermont to address behavioral health disparities in …