Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition

08/25/2025

Stan Collins is back at the AZSPC Hope Conference happening October 27 & 28 at Creighton University in downtown Phoenix. Stan has worked in the field of su***de prevention for over 20 years since losing a friend to su***de in high school. Currently he is working as a consultant, focusing on technical assistance in creation and implementation of su***de prevention curricula and strategies. He will present two sessions, a keynote titled: Messaging Matters, Principles of Effective Communication for Su***de Prevention and a breakout titled: Planning for Living: Means Safety and Firearm Su***de Prevention. Learn more at:

We invite you to join us for the Arizona Su***de Prevention Hope Conference! This conference provides an outstanding opportunity for those dedicated to preventing su***de in our community to...

08/20/2025

Dr Neimeyer and Dr Ng were so popular last year we have brought them back for this special workshop following the Hope Conference. This workshop titled: Grief After Su***de: Reconstructing the Continuing Bond will take place on Wednesday, October 29th at Creighton University. Learn more: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

Program Description: Whether they are striving to restore a sense of secure attachment to a loved one lost to su***de or to resolve lingering relational issues with the deceased, mourners frequently need to reengage those they have lost rather than relinquish the bond and “move on.” We will begin by reviewing both clinical videos of actual clients and recent research that together document the long-term efforts of su***de loss survivors to rescue their loved one’s humanity from the stigma of their dying by their own hand. We then will explore and practice several creative visual, narrative, and relational methods for renewing the bond with the deceased while working through unresolved issues of guilt, anger and abandonment triggered by the death and the sometimes-conflicted life that preceded it. Participants will leave with tools for assessing factors that complicate grieving as well as for promoting a more coherent and consoling bond with the deceased, appreciating the role of the loved one in their construction of their own identities, and revising frozen dialogues with the deceased that interfere with post-loss adaptation.

08/16/2025

We are excited to announce Melinda Moore will be speaking at the 2025 Hope Conference happening October 27 & 28 at Creighton University. Dr. Melinda Moore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in Richmond, Kentucky, and part of the core faculty for the EKU Clinical Psychology doctoral program. She will be speaking on Posttraumatic Growth and Faith in Su***de Loss Survivors and will also provide a breakout titled: Exploring how Complicated Spiritual Grief Shapes our Experiences of Loss and Growth. Check out all our great speakers and topics! Register today and save with early registration discounts. https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

08/12/2025

Register today for the 2025 Hope Conference and SAVE! Early registration discounts are in place until September 30th. We have a great line up of speakers so check it out at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

10/30/2024

Thank you to all our amazing speakers and wonderful sponsors for helping to make this year's Hope Conference our most successful year! Thank you also to all those who attended and contributed to a great educational experiences.

10/27/2024

The Hope Conference begins tomorrow and in person registration is closed but you can still register to attend virtually. So join us on line! Special thanks to Terros Health for their continued support of the Hope Conference. Learn more at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

10/26/2024

Thank you to one of our wonderful sponsors of the AZSPC Hope Conference, Arizona Complete Health. The conference takes place October 28 & 29. Virtual registration is still open so learn more at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

10/23/2024

Thank you to one of our wonderful sponsors of the AZSPC Hope Conference, Solari, Inc. The conference takes place next week, Virtual registration is still open so learn more at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

10/21/2024

Thank you to UnitedHealthcare and Optum for their continued support of the AZSPC Hope Conference happening October 28 & 29. IN PERSON REGISTRATION CLOSES AFTER TODAY, virtual will remain open - Learn more and register today at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.htm

10/19/2024

Special thank you to Crisis Preparation and Recovery, Inc for their continued support of the AZSPC Hope Conference happening October 28 & 29. IN PERSON REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS MONDAY, virtual will remain open - Learn more and register today at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

10/16/2024

Thank you so much to our fabulous sponsor - Arizona Department of Health Services for their ongoing support of the AZSPC Hope Conference happening October 28 & 29 at Creighton University in Phoenix. Register today and learn more at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html

10/14/2024

Join us for the AZSPC HOPE Conference on October 28 & 29 at Creighton University. Don't miss this great session by Lolan Lauvao titled: Bridging Cultures: Effective Su***de Prevention Approaches for Diverse Communities. Learn more at: https://www.azspc.org/hope-conference.html