Conference: “Surviving Suicide Loss Together” Mega Conference
Theme: “Surviving suicide loss together.”
Host: Journey Thru Grief LLC
Where: Springfield, Missouri
Hotel: Springfield Oasis
Central Time 3:15-4:15pm
Postvention Collective, August 12 & 13
Survivor Conference August 14 & 15, 2026
Breakout from 1:30 to 2:30 CT including questions. Panel from 2:30 to 3:15/3:30 CT.
AnneMoss’s Topic:
Coping Strategies for Grief & Loss: Healing in a School Community After a Suicide Loss
Audience: School mental health professionals, including school counselors and psychologists, educators, and clinicians
Topic Description:In this interactive presentation, AnneMoss Rogers shares her personal journey of coping with the loss of her son to suicide and the strategies that helped lessen the suffering.
The session examines the school postvention climate and focuses on healing and includes hands-on activities, scripted role play, case studies, and video insights from educators who have supported their school communities after suicide loss. Attendees will gain practical tools to navigate grief, foster healing, and build a culture of compassionate support.
With years of experience facilitating suicide loss grief groups and healing workshops, AnneMoss provides guidance with adaptable tools for all comfort levels. The session is designed to educate, bring people together and offer positive impact and hope.
Takeaways:
- What to say and how to support students and faculty after a suicide loss
- A protocol for speaking with families who have lost someone to suicide (includes a downloadable script)
- How mobile phones and social media impact the process
- Soul-care strategies for educators
- Tips on preventing contagion and empowering students to be part of the solution
- Real-world case studies and videos showcasing how school mental health professionals have coped personally and professionally
- Activities for schools and classrooms to foster healing
- Postvention library introduction (In partnership with Safe & Sound Schools)