This event is organized by Pamela Garfield, a local therapist specializing in working with families with children and adolescents struggling with a major loss, helping families grieve and reorganize their lives when a significant loved one is terminally ill or has died. She has spent several years working with foster youth and their families who struggle with behavior issues such as running away, substance abuse, aggression, self-harm and symptoms of depression.
Additional speakers:
Kevin Hines has been speaking across the country about mental health and preventing suicide since 2001. He shares the story of his battle with bi-polar disorder and surviving a suicide attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge and has spoken to over 180,000 people about his experiences and reached millions in media interviews. Kevin was featured in the film The Bridge and appeared on Larry King Live, Good Morning America and 20/20.
Dr. Dan Reidenberg is the Executive Director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education and speaks nationally on suicide prevention and grief support. He serves on the steering committees for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and is the U.S. Representative International Association for Suicide Prevention.
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