The Hope Debrief Podcast

Post-Traumatic Growth - Dr. Melinda Moore

Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Melinda Moore—a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and one of the nation’s leading experts in suicide bereavement and postvention. Dr. Moore has spent much of her career exploring how people move forward after traumatic loss, with a particular focus on posttraumatic growth—the profound ways individuals can grow through grief, rather than simply recover from it. Her work, including research with military families and suicide loss survivors, offers both evidence and encouragement that meaning, resilience, and renewed purpose are possible—even after devastating loss. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore the pathways of posttraumatic growth, the role of peer support, and how survivors can find healing and hope by helping others. For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com [https://www.lossteam.com/] To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com [https://www.postventionconsulting.com/]

The Role of Postvention in a State-Level Strategy - Michelle Fox

Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Michelle Fox. Michelle serves as the State Suicide Prevention Director in the Greater Chicago Area, where she leads strategic efforts to reduce suicide and strengthen mental health systems across the state. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and public policy, Michelle is known for her compassionate leadership and systems-level impact in suicide prevention. Michelle holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and community-based mental health. She has overseen the development and implementation of evidence-based prevention programs, championed policies that prioritize equity in mental health care, and facilitated cross-sector partnerships to enhance crisis response services. https://indianasuicidepreventionnetwork.org/ [https://indianasuicidepreventionnetwork.org/] For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com [https://www.lossteam.com/] To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com [https://www.postventionconsulting.com/]

Postvention Work in NY & "Bulletproof - Healing from Gun Violence and Trauma" - Jill McMahon

Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Jill McMahon. Jill is a licensed professional counselor focusing on grief and loss. She has specialized in working with Survivors of Suicide since 2003, when she was first introduced to suicide bereavement while working for the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing in Washington, D.C. Jill assisted in building the LOSS Program in Phoenix, AZ., and outlying communities. She continues to consult with L.O.S.S. teams across the nation today.  Jill can also be found providing suicide prevention/postvention presentations and trainings around the community, as well as speaking about Survivors of Suicide and complicated grief, nationally and internationally. She has been featured on several podcasts, co-authored several books, and consulted for several other publications. Jill is also the author of "Bulletproof - Healing after Gun Violence and Trauma."   Jill McMahon Counseling: jillmcmahoncounseling.com/ [http://www.jillmcmahoncounseling.com/] For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com [https://www.lossteam.com/] To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com [https://www.postventionconsulting.com/]

Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model - Frank Campbell

Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Frank Campbell.  The Founder of the LOSS Team Peer Support Model, Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he serves as Volunteer Co-Chair of the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC), which he founded in 2018. He also volunteers as an Assistant Coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish. In addition to his volunteer activities, he is the Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting, where he consults with communities on Active Postvention efforts and Forensic Suicidology cases.  In today's conversation, we will discuss "Unpacking the Research Behind the LOSS Team Model" and learn more about Dr. Campbell's work with those bereaved by a suicide loss. WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheHopeDebrief-r6t] Learn more about Dr. Campbell: lossteam.com [https://www.lossteam.com/founder-dr-frank-campbell] Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center: https://www.brcic.org/ [https://www.brcic.org/] For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com [https://www.lossteam.com/] To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com [https://www.postventionconsulting.com/]

Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs - Brett Peppe

Welcome to The Hope Debrief. In this episode, we speak with Brett Peppe.  Brett is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey. As Program Manager of the HOPES Program—a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team—he provides crucial support to families across the state who have lost a child aged 21 or younger to suicide. His team offers immediate on-scene assistance and ongoing support through monthly survivor groups, creating a compassionate environment for families to navigate their grief.  In today's conversation, we will discuss "Adding Peer-Led Postvention to Existing Traumatic Loss Programs" and learn about the HOPES Program and Brett's work throughout New Jersey.  WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE: YouTube [https://youtu.be/2lIudNo14qE]  For more information about Brett, visit: bp-therapy.com [https://bp-therapy.com] For more information about LOSS Teams, visit: lossteam.com [https://www.lossteam.com/] To learn more about Robbie & Denise, visit: postventionconsulting.com [https://www.postventionconsulting.com/]