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2011 Suicide Prevention Summit
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September 14, 2011, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., La Crosse Center |
September 13, 2011, 6 p.m. Awareness Event,
Riverside Park |
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2012 Dates to be determined.
RAISING AWARENESS AND HOPE
Cost: $75,
includes full conference, refreshments,
lunch, materials and continuing education hours
(Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
La Crosse Center | South Hall | 300 Harborview Plaza | La Crosse Wis.
*Discounted registration may be available for full-time students* Call: 608.785.6508
Summit Purpose and Audience
To increase our understanding of suicide, its prevalence and
the risk factors for specific populations, and acquire tools
for prevention, assessment, and intervention.
Psychologists, social workers and counselors, teachers, clergy and pastoral care, law enforcement officials, school guidance counselors, nurses, paramedics, medical assistants, youth leaders, and student service personnel will especially benefit from the workshops and sessions.
The Suicide Prevention Summit features
- Thomas Joiner, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Florida State University
- Teresa LaFromboise, Ph.D., School of Education, Stanford University
The QPR prevention tools will be taught throughout the
Summit,
www.qprinstitute.com
• Question • Persuade • Refer
- Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training
- Suicide Myths
- Linking American Indian Resilience with Suicide Prevention
- Help for the Helpers: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue and Self Care
- Moving Toward Healing: Focus on Families and Caring Partners
- Substance Abuse and Suicide
- Issues of Spirit, Faith and Religion
- Performance: 4:48 Psychosis (excerpts) by Sarah Kane
- Warzone Trauma of the Mind and Brain
- Medication, Intervention and Prevention
- When Police Officers Die by Suicide
- Why People Die by Suicide
- Gambling and Suicide Risk
- Bullied: LGBTQ Youth and Risk
- Roots of Resilience: Culture,
Community and Family
September 13, 2011
6 p.m. Awareness Event at Riverside Park
(featuring music)
For more information and to register: Karen Deschepper, 608.785.6508 or kdeschepper@uwlax.edu
To donate to the summit, please contact Dave Clements at 608.782.2367
Summit Partners
The La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative brings service providers, consumers, and community members together to raise awareness about suicide as a preventable community and public health problem. The Initiative meets monthly to discuss needs, share information, and plan awareness events. Everyone is welcome, including survivors and family members, counselors and therapists, health care providers, educators, and others who want to make a difference. www.lacrossesuicideprevention.org
UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension provides professional development opportunities and program services to western Wisconsin.
2011 Suicide Prevention Summit Sponsors
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  La Crosse County Human Services |
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With generous support from:
- America Foundation for Suicide Prevention - SE Minnesota
- Kaitlyn's Table
- Mental Health American of Wisconsin
2011 Suicide Prevention Summit Planning Committee Members/h4>
Pam Bendel, Independent Living Resources
Tim Blumentritt, B.S.W., Mayo Clinic Health System
Brianna Burner, Community Member
David Clements, Joe Was Just Joe Foundation
Tara DeLong, Gundersen Lutheran Health System
Henry Greengrass, Ho Chunk Nation Youth Services
Vicky Gunderson, Community Participant and Parent Advocate
Jeannie Hanley, Ed.D, LPC, UW-La Crosse Counseling and
Testing Center
Andrea Hansen, M.S, UW-L Continuing Education and Extension
Garrett B. Hebel, LCSW, VA Medical Center, Tomah
Bridgette Hensley, Psy.D, UW-La Crosse Counseling and
Testing Center
Bob Hillary, M.S.S.W, Mayo Clinic Health System
Christine Hughes, M.S.W, Mayo Clinic Health System
Stephen Johnson, M.S, L.P.C, La Crosse County Human
Services
Geri Mulliner, R.N., Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health
Robyn Ludlum, La Crosse County Human Services
Mary Nelson, B.S.W., Logistics Health
Robyn Pine, Community Member
Matthew R. Poje, M.A., L.P.C., Logistics Health Inc.
Jenny Root, B.S., CIRS, Great Rivers 211
Nancy Schermerhorn, NAMI, AFSP – SE MN Chapter
RJ Schliewe, B.S., Mental Health Advocate
Lindsey Severson, COTA, Community Member
Judy Shoults, Community Member, Mental Health Coalition
Board
Matt Strittmater, La Crosse County Human Services
Pam Bendel, Independent Living Resources
Tim Blumentritt, B.S.W., Mayo Clinic Health System
Brianna Burner, Community Member
David Clements, Joe Was Just Joe Foundation
Tara DeLong, Gundersen Lutheran Health System
Henry Greengrass, Ho Chunk Nation Youth Services
Vicky Gunderson, Community Participant and Parent Advocate
Jeannie Hanley, Ed.D, LPC, UW-La Crosse Counseling and
Testing Center
Andrea Hansen, M.S, UW-L Continuing Education and Extension
Garrett B. Hebel, LCSW, VA Medical Center, Tomah
Bridgette Hensley, Psy.D, UW-La Crosse Counseling and
Testing Center
Bob Hillary, M.S.S.W, Mayo Clinic Health System
Christine Hughes, M.S.W, Mayo Clinic Health System
Stephen Johnson, M.S, L.P.C, La Crosse County Human
Services
Geri Mulliner, R.N., Gundersen Lutheran Behavioral Health
Robyn Ludlum, La Crosse County Human Services
Mary Nelson, B.S.W., Logistics Health
Robyn Pine, Community Member
Matthew R. Poje, M.A., L.P.C., Logistics Health Inc.
Jenny Root, B.S., CIRS, Great Rivers 211
Nancy Schermerhorn, NAMI, AFSP – SE MN Chapter
RJ Schliewe, B.S., Mental Health Advocate
Lindsey Severson, COTA, Community Member
Judy Shoults, Community Member, Mental Health Coalition
Board
Matt Strittmater, La Crosse County Human Services
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