Addressing Grief and Trauma in Our Communities
Lisa Zoll has spoken at 100+ conferences and workshops on the local, state, and national levels. She and other Grief Relief therapists provide education about trauma, loss, and grief at speaking engagements, breaking down complex topics in an easy-to-understand way. They provide helpful information to the general public on how these difficult emotions and events can impact individuals, families, communities, and organizations. In all our presentations, we make a point to customize the material’s content, length, and medium to fit your requests and cater to different learning styles, providing plenty of opportunities for discussion.
Supporting Workplaces and First Responders
At Living Forward, we specialize in providing comprehensive mental health training on grief and loss, specifically tailored for workplaces and departments that employ first responders throughout Pennsylvania counties, and other organizations. Mental health concerns related to grief, loss, and trauma can significantly impact an organization’s productivity and overall health. Unaddressed mental health issues can lead to reduced worker productivity, increased employee turnover, absenteeism or extended bereavement leave, and escalated healthcare costs.
Our mental health education trainings for emergency workers and the general public focus on three critical areas:
1. Crisis Intervention for Traumatic/Stressful Life Events Within an Organization: We offer immediate and effective interventions to support employees experiencing acute stress or trauma. Our programs help to stabilize the workplace environment and provide necessary emotional support.
2. On-Site Counselors Following Traumatic/Stressful Life Events Within the Community: Following significant community events, such as natural disasters or incidents of violence, our team of counselors is available to provide on-site support, helping individuals to understand common reactions to the event, process their experiences, and begin moving forward by.
3. Ongoing Interventions for Death and Non-Death Related Traumatic Events: Recognizing that trauma and grief can stem from both death-related and non-death-related events, we offer continuous support to ensure long-term recovery and mental well-being for employees.
By addressing these issues proactively, organizations can foster a healthier work environment, improve employee retention, and reduce absenteeism more effectively.
Teaching About Mental Health with Educational Events
Living Forward is also dedicated to enhancing mental health awareness and education within the broader community. Organizations who host community events, annual conferences on mental health, and educational workshops seek us out to inspire and train their attendees. Our goal is to provide a bridge from uncertainty to understanding regarding trauma, grief, and loss, fostering overall mental health and wellness.
We hope to empower individuals throughout our community and the nation with knowledge and coping skills to begin the process of healing from trauma and grief themselves or learning concepts that will help participants understand and support those who need it.
Our variety of trainings cover essential topics, ensuring that participants gain valuable insights and practical skills. Whether you’re organizing a large-scale conference or a smaller workshop, our conferences on mental health and mental health education for emergency workers are designed to meet your needs.
By participating in our events, attendees will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of trauma, grief, and loss on mental health.
- Learn effective strategies for supporting themselves and others during and after traumatic events.
- Develop practical skills for promoting mental wellness in their communities.
We are committed to providing practical psychoeducation following traumatic events and mental health presentations after traumatic events. Our programs are tailored to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of trauma and loss, ultimately leading to healthier, more resilient communities.
By incorporating these key elements, we ensure our content is impactful, relevant, and accessible, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It, Check Out What Others Are Saying…
“Both of these training [sessions] were really great. After two years of doing every training virtually, sometimes I find it hard to sustain attention, but I didn’t have any difficulty in either of these trainings given Lisa’s engagement, enthusiasm for the topic, and presentation style. Well done!”
– Attendee of the UPMC Western Behavioral Health Training
“I attended your workshop on trauma and grief…I have been a social worker for over 30 years and you were able to take this huge and very important topic and break it apart for us and remind us of the importance of the interconnection between trauma and grief. Your slides were carefully thought out and very well done! Thank you for a great presentation.”
– Attendee of the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Annual PA Conference
Book a Mental Health Training with Grief Relief
The length and content of our programming can be tailored toward your organizational needs that are relevant and crucial to mental health and wellness at work. Cost is dependent upon the requested length of training and workshops, the number of participants, and whether it is in-person or virtual. Please give us a call for specific details and requests: 717-522-6111.