Certification Classes

Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team Trainer Certification

The Purpose of Certification

The LOSS Team Trainer Certification prepares experienced leaders to train and support LOSS Teams while upholding the integrity of the national model. It affirms advanced skills in suicide postvention, trauma-informed care, and ethical leadership—empowering trainers to build partnerships, mentor teams, and expand compassionate support for survivors.

National Recognition
Be recognized as a trusted leader in suicide postvention. Your profile and services will be highlighted on LOSSteam.com, boosting your professional visibility and credibility nationwide.

Conference Exposure
Promote your trainings and consultation services at the National LOSS Team Conference and related events—connecting with communities actively seeking your expertise.

Referrals & Training Opportunities
Gain direct referrals for local and statewide LOSS Team trainings and consultations.

Official Certification Seal
Showcase your commitment to excellence with the LOSS Team Trainer Certification Seal—a symbol of professionalism, compassion, and high standards in postvention care.

National Trainer Network
Join a network of certified trainers to exchange best practices, collaborate on projects, and grow together as leaders in the field.

Exclusive Resources & Continuing Education
Enjoy access to curated content including podcasts, downloadable tools, webinars, and ongoing education designed to keep your training sharp and relevant.

Personalized Coaching & Mentorship
Receive one-on-one guidance throughout your certification and beyond—ensuring your success as a trainer, mentor, and advocate for suicide loss survivors.

Application Requirements:

Must have completed at least:
- One evidence-based suicide prevention training
- One evidence-based suicide intervention training
- One program or training in trauma-informed care
- One LOSS Team training presented by a Certified LOSS Team Trainer (Dr. Frank Campbell, Dr. Don Belau, or a recognized trainer listed on LOSSteam.com)

Personal Requirements:

At least three years of experience in a leadership role on a LOSS Team
Significant experience responding to scenes as a LOSS Team member
Evidence-based suicide-specific grief skills acquired, and the source of those skills
Lived experience as a suicide loss survivor (survivor definition based on The Continuum of “Survivorship”: Definitional Issues in the Aftermath of Suicide by Julie Cerel et al)

Attachments/Endorsements:

Two letters of recommendation:
- One from a LOSS Team community partner (such as a coroner, medical examiner, law enforcement officer, or another approved stakeholder)
- One from a long-term LOSS Team volunteer who has worked on your team

Cost:

Purchase a LOSS Team Individual Lifetime Membership ($250)

Certification Program Guide

Presentation Scoring Rubric

Go To Application

Training Modules

The LOSS Team Trainer Certification equips experienced leaders to train, consult, and support emerging LOSS Teams and postvention systems through a structured seven-module program.

Participants will engage in required readings, view relevant podcasts, complete written reflections, join virtual discussions with national trainers, develop a personalized self-wellness plan, and receive one-on-one coaching for each module. The certification process culminates in three evaluated presentations:

1	A virtual mock demonstration of a LOSS Team training
2	A virtual mock presentation outlining a proposed statewide LOSS Team strategy
3	A virtual or in-person co-facilitation of a training for an emerging LOSS Team with a Certified Trainer

All presentations are evaluated by certified trainers using a standardized rubric.

Applicants must begin the 7-module curriculum within six months of application approval. The program must be completed in no less than four months and no more than twelve months from the start date.

Module ONE

Foundations of Suicide Postvention

Module FOUR

Volunteers: The Heart of Every LOSS Team

Module SEVEN

Systems Building: Community & State-level Postvention

Module TWO

The LOSS Team Model & Active Postvention

Module FIVE

Grief Integration & The Continuum of Survivor Care

Module THREE

Building a Sustainable LOSS Team Infrastructure

Module SIX

Ethics, Boundaries, and Self-Wellness in Postvention Work

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