Construction Working Minds Summit

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas: As a clinical psychologist, inspirational international speaker, impact entrepreneur, and survivor of suicide loss, Dr. Spencer-Thomas sees the issues of suicide prevention and mental health promotion from many perspectives. Dr. Spencer-Thomas was moved to work in suicide prevention after her younger brother, a Denver entrepreneur, died of suicide after a difficult battle with bipolar condition.Known nationally and internationally as an innovator in social change, Spencer-Thomas has helped start up multiple large-scale, gap filling efforts in mental health including the award-winning campaignMan Therapy(a program using humor to engage men in mental health) and the nation’s first comprehensive workplace program designed to help employers with the successful prevention, intervention, and crisis management of suicide.A 2016 invited speaker at the White House and 2017 TEDx speaker, Spencer-Thomas’ leverages her professional speaking platform to elevate the conversation and make suicide prevention a health and safety priority in our schools, workplaces and communities.Spencer-Thomas has also held leadership positions for the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, the International Association for Suicide Prevention, the American Association for Suicidology, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. She has won multiple awards for her advocacy including the 2014 Survivor of the Year from the American Association of Suicidology, the 2014 Invisible Disabilities Association Impact Honors Award, and the 2012 Alumni Master Scholar from the University of Denver, the 2015 Farbarow Award from the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the 2016 Career Achievement Alumni Award from the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology.She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, Masters in Non-profit Management from Regis University, a Bachelors in Psychology and Studio Art with a Minor in Economics from Bowdoin College. She has written four books on mental health and violence prevention. She lives with her partner and three sons in Conifer, Colorado.Connect with Dr. Spencer-Thomas by visiting her website and signing up for her newsletter atwww.SallySpencerThomas.comand by following her on Facebook @DrSallySpeaks, Twitter @sspencerthomas and LinkedIn. Come “elevate the conversation” with her by participating in her monthly podcasts, blogs and twitter chats!

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas

A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO JOB-SITE SAFETY
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION &amp; SUICIDE PREVENTION

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Hosted by the <a href="https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention</a>, the <a href="https://www.coloradodepressioncenter.org/workingminds/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Johnson Depression Center </a>and <a href="https://unitesurvivors.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">United Suicide Survivors International,</a> the goals of the summit are:<ol><li> To bring national stakeholders of construction mental health and suicide prevention together and build community</li><li>To share lessons learned from each other</li><li>To build a robust and coordinated vision for the future</li></ol>More on the "Construction Working Minds" programs and resources: https://www.constructionworkingminds.org/Link to conference website: https://www.constructionworkingminds.org/summit====================Pre-Conference Training: Train the Trainer - Summit, Tuesday, May 17, 20228:30-4:30pm: Train-the-Trainer Certification Course5:00-6:30pm: Optional Networking Meetup - Linger RestaurantWorking Agenda - Summit, Wednesday, May 18, 20227:30-8:15am: Registration, Exhibits and Breakfast8:15-9:00am: Welcome &amp; Opening Keynote: Cal Beyer, Vice President; Workforce Risk &amp; Worker Wellbeing at Holmes Murphy &amp; Associates "Catalyzing and Unleashing a Movement"9:00-9:45am: Jorgen Gullestrup, Founder, MATES in Construction &amp; Chief Executive Officer for Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Queensland10:00-10:45am: Panel: Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) and Building InfrastructureA. Greg Sizemore, President Workforce Development Safety Health and Environmental for Associated Builders and Contractors &amp; Chairman CIASPB. Michelle Walker, VP Finance &amp; Administration for SSC Boring-Drilling-Vacuum Excavating &amp; Immediate Past Chair of CIASPC. Randy Thompson, VP Business Development, Livingworks Inc. &amp; Member Trustee, (CIASP)10:45-11:45am: Panel Case Studies: Lessons Learned from Early AdoptersA. Chris Carlough, Director of Education, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air Rail and Transportation (SMART) WorkersB. Michael Hazard, Veterans in Pipefitting (UA), Member Assistance ProgramC. Justin Bradshaw, Organizer Local 49, SMART UnionD. Jon Kinning, COO &amp; EVP, RK Industries E. Jerry Shupe, Corporate Director of Safety and Health at Hensel PhelpsF. Brandon Bryant, President and General Contractor for Red Tree Builders, Inc.11:45-12:45pm: Lunch and Exhibits12:45-1:30pm: Roundtable Discussion #1: Rearview Mirroro	What are we learning about root causes?o	What are groups doing? What have we learned?o	Where are the barriers and opportunities?1:30-2:30pm: Breakout sessions (4 Concurrent)A. Training: “Construction Working Minds” – Lessons Learned from Implementing a Brief Construction-Specific Suicide Prevention Training. Matt Mishkind, Ph.D. &amp; Alex Yannacone of the Johnson Depression CenterB. Peer Support in Construction. Eduardo Vega, M.Psy., Palliance Institute of Humannovations &amp; Ben Cort, Speaker and Consultant &amp; Janisha Johnson, Superintendent Hensel PhelpsC. Raising Awareness and Fighting “Stigma”: Effective Communication Strategies. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Psy.D. &amp; Joe Conrad, GritD. Construction-Specific Mental Health &amp; Well-Being Care. Dan Carlin, MD, JobSiteCare &amp; Rich Jones, Heritage CARES &amp; Brand Newland, Goldfinch Health2:45-3:45pm: Roundtable Discussion #2 - Five Year Vision and 2022 Punch Listo	How do we evaluate effectiveness? Make a business case?o	How do we expand the work to trade partners? Associated industries like architecture and engineering?o	How do we enroll other strategic partners?o	What gaps do we need to fill in 2022?3:45-5:00pm: Recognition and Awards and Closing Keynote: Brent Darnell "Primal Safety"====================

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