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Virtual Groups
Is anyone running virtual support groups for survivors? If so, how often do you meet?
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Complex LOSS response
Our county recently experienced a murder-suicide. I cannot find information on how to provide a response in this instance. I do recall Dr. Campbell stating that these should be responded to differently but I am trying to find specific information.
Due to the nature of the situation, I think only a delayed response is appropriate but I do not know of the recommendations go beyond doing a delayed response.
Any information regarding this would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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bradford.webb
May 01
I believe the best case scenario is to establish a peer to peer relationship at the scene when possible. A peer responder carries initial credibility which helps to lower barriers. When that is not possible, and in the case of teams operating in an off-scene mode, a recommendation from the coroner's office on-scene could be helpful. We're thinking about designing a business card that can be handed to a survivor with an encouraging word.
Unfortunately, delayed contacts can appear as part of the noise of callers asking the survivor to let them know if they need anything, and those attempting to take advantage of the situation.
Once the coroner's office sees what the LOSS Team actually does for survivors, they can become your best advocate. Working on that relationship is important.
Speak at the Conference!
This community has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and diversity. I invite you to share some of this with us at the 13th Annual National LOSS Team Conference is October 14-16, 2024, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215.
This year’s theme is Equipping [the bereaved, LOSS teams, clinicians] for the Future. The Active Postvention Model has become a movement! We are looking toward the future of that movement, and acknowledging that Postvention empowers survivors to have a future. We invite proposals that highlight these topics. Potential areas include, but are not limited to:
LOSS Team development and sustainability
Clinical grief support for survivors
Survivor stories
Trauma-informed care
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We have been doing it for the past few months. It usually varies, but 1-2 people have consistently popped in. It is very manageable (and is a good place for me to be able to get some of my other work done if no one does pop in that week).