2-Day Conference for Community Members: AGENDA

**These trainings are open to all

Day 1:

8:00-8:30 Check-In

8:30-10:30 Keynote Presentation, “Why People Die by Suicide” – Dr. Thomas Joiner

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-11:35 Grief Journey – Barb Smith

11:35-12:30 Youth Suicide Prevention – Barb Smith

12:30-1:30 Lunch/Networking

1:30-2:30 Human Trafficking – Kim Van Hooser

2:30-2:40 Break

2:40-4:00 Understanding Trauma, It’s Impact and Beginning to Build Resilience in the Lives of Those Affected – Heather Samkowiak

4:00-4:15 Break

4:15-5:00 Layering Safety & Self-Care – Lisa Clavier

Please take 30 minutes of your evening to practice some form of selfcare.

Day 2:

8:00-8:30 Check In

8:30-10:10 TBD

10:10 -10:20 Break

10:20-11:30 Recovery Supports and the MANY Pathways of Recovery – Tory Werth/Joyce Fetrow

11:30-11:40 Break

11:40-12:30 Suicide Prevention and Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence – Angie Linesman

12:30-1:30 Lunch/Networking

1:30-2:30 Veterans Suicide Prevention – Wendy Schultz

2:30-3:20 End of Life Suicide Prevention – Rev. David Behling

3:20-3:30 Break

3:30-5:00 Community and Family Supports for Youth Experiencing Suicide Risk – Anne Kramer/Cindy Elwell Foster

Please take 30 minutes of your evening to practice some form of selfcare.

**Continuing Education Credits in the areas of Nursing, Social Work, Michigan Teacher Hours, Certified Public Health, and Addiction Professionals have been applied for. MCOLES will be offered for Law Enforcement Officers.