Event Agenda

Saturday, November 23, 2024

9:00-10:00 AM – Check In

• Welcome food and beverages

• Visit local resource and vendor/activity tables

10:00 AM - ​Welcome

Barb Smith, President of the Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network

10:30 AM - Gwen Kapcia, Your Grief Guide and Rachael Wakley a mother whose daughter died by suicide
Rachael will bravely share her story, answer some questions about her survival and they will discuss the importance of mourning on the inside and releasing our pain on the outside. You will gain tools and ideas for your own expression and will be led through an art activity to help you recall and honor your person.

11:30 AM – Art Activities

12:00 PM – Lunch Provided On Site

1:00 PM – Keynote Speaker - Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

Will be sharing the topic Hope Illuminated - Turning Our Pain into Purpose after a Suicide Loss. In the aftermath of a suicide loss, the path to healing often feels uncertain and overwhelming. "Hope Illuminated" offers a supportive space to explore how we can transform our grief into a purposeful journey. Focusing on continuing bonds and honoring the lives of those we've lost; this session will delve into the powerful role of spiritual experiences in the grieving process.

2:00 PM – Closing

  Barb Smith