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
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