LOSS Team Training

Frank R. Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, CTLOSSTeam developer

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• This is a story about:1. Marie

2. Luke

3. Pierre

4. Sue

5. Tom

6. Shane

Welcome to Bayou SelfPopulation=6

Crisis Theory

A crisis is the inner state (emotions) of a person reacting to stress (life pressures) when “normal”

coping mechanisms have broken down.

A crisis is time limited.

A crisis is self-defined – it varies from person to person.

Crisis Theory

stressors

(High)

(Low)

supports

Hazardous Atmosphere

PE

full crisis

SA

coping

adaptive

restoration

maladaptive

suicide

Level of coping is indicated by:

a) Participation in a supportive community

b) Physical well-being

c) Control over daily activities

d) Productive and creative lifei f e

Postvention is prevention for the next generation

Edwin Shneidman Ph.D. (1972)

History of the LossTeam Concept

• Passive (SOS find resources)

Changing the approach to Active

• Reviewed SOS data from 1989-1994 (Bland-BRCIC data n=214)

• 28 relationships sought help (after loss = 45)• Elapsed time between loss and help= 3.4 years• Active (resources find SOS at the scene)• Elapsed time <47 days (10 year average)• Goal=REFER SOS to Services!

Video

• SOS those left behind 2004 (3rd Discovery Documentary)

• Changing the legacy of Suicide (2009 update to Discovery documentaries)

GRIEFTRAUMA

Top Ten rankings by Relationship (seeking services) in 7 year study (n=345/415 or 83%)

1.Mother of the deceased

2.Sister of the deceased

3.Wife of the deceased

4.Daughter of the deceased

5.(tied) Friend-Son of the deceased

6.Father of the deceased

7.Brother of the deceased

8.Girlfriend of the deceased

9.Stepfather of the deceased

10.(tied) Cousin-Fiancée of the deceased