Denise Meine-Graham & Associates
Suicide Postvention Consulting



Denise
As a former executive with Cheryl's Cookies I led all customer-facing strategy teams including Ecommerce, Direct Mail, Retail Stores, and B2B Sales channels. As a former leader with Victoria's Secret I led the team responsible for email and catalog marketing campaigns with a focus on maximizing marketing spend and campaign objectives. I also completed the Institute of Management Excellence program and taught Leadership classes to other leaders.
I entered the non-profit world in 2012 then after the death of my son, I founded a non-profit organization - Franklin County Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors dba: LOSS Community Services. LOSS exists to be an instillation of hope to the bereaved by suicide. I now develop and implement suicide postvention programs locally and at a state level throughout the country.
Credentials:
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Certified Crisis Responder with the Ohio Crisis Response Team through NOVA 2022
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Certified Thanatologist through ADEC 2019
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Certified in Death and Grief Studies through the Center for Loss and Life Transition 2016
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Certified in AFSP's, The Link, and Dr. Alan Wolfelt's models of Suicide Loss Survivor Support group facilitation
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Psychological Autopsy Investigator with AAS 2020
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Trauma Responsive Care Certification through the Tri-State Trauma Network 2021
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Certified by NAMI New Hampshire Connect to conduct 2-day trainings equipping suicide loss survivors on how to share their story 2018
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QPR (Question Persuade Refer) trainer 2017
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CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means) trainer 2015
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) trained through LivingWorks 2016
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CAMS (Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality) trained by Dr. David Jobes 2018
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Mental Health First Aid 2016
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Psychological First Aid 2014|2022
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Franklin University Bachelor of Science, Finance and Business Management 1991
On a personal note...
I have been married to Robbie, my best friend, since 2004.
I have two children. My stepson, David, and my son, Drey, who is in heaven.
In addition to being a wife, mom, leader, and suicide postvention consultant, I also enjoy reading, learning new things, volunteering at my church, and spending time with friends.
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I am an achiever
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I am a learner
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I am responsible
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I am an advocate
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I am a truth teller
I believe...
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We are all born with a need to be known, accepted, significant, and loved.
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Everyone lives with a "you're not ____ enough" voice in our minds. This is fear.
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When we are honest with others about our fears we can experience connection and freedom.
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When we live with integrity, transparency, and honesty it encourages others to feel safe to be themselves - to be truly known.
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Selflessly caring for others is the ultimate humbling buzz.
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Joy and pain can coexist.
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Suffering is an opportunity to strengthen our faith. Whether that faith is in ourselves, God, or something else is up to us.
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Listening is more important than speaking.
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Everyone has a lot to learn.