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Sally Spencer-Thomas

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Psychologist, Keynote, Podcaster, Pres United Suicide Survivors #ZeroSuicide #MentalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #ConstructionWorkingMinds #SuicidePrevention #SuicideGrief #HOPECertification #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #psychsky

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Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Nov 26

My @TedxCPark "Stopping Suicide with Story" youtu.be/BE428HoKoLk #suicideprevention #zerosuicide #mentalhealth #constructionworkingminds #hopeilluminated #headspacefortheworkplace #podcast #suicidegrief #recovery #peersupport #livedexperience @iaspinfo.bsky.social @roryoc.bsky.social

Stopping Suicide With Story | Sally Spencer-Thomas | TEDxCrestmoorParkWomen

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Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 8d

I made it from Carlsbad, CA all the way to Louisville, KY.

Today’s meeting is packed w construction business owners and executives who are leaning in, asking the hard questions, and ready to move the needle on mental health in construction. #SuicidePrevention #ConstructionWorkingMinds
#SCOARMeets

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 9d

“AI isn’t here to replace the human touch. It’s here to spark the right words at the right time—so leaders feel less stuck when a tough conversation about mental health comes their way.” — Alex Willis

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#TechForMentalHealth #AI #HopeIlluminated

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 9d

Thrilled to feature Alexander Willis — a former NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers player turned leadership coach — on this week’s #HopeIlluminated podcast! We talk about #AI, #leadership, and #mentalhealth.

Tune in: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin...

#WorkplaceMentalHealth @jbsinger.bsky.social

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 9d

On the most recent episode of the "#HeadspaceForTheWorkplace" podcast Corey Feist, JD, MBA of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation shared this insight: “Effective policy starts with listening to frontline workers.”

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/75

#HealthcareHeroes @jbsinger.bsky.social

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 12d

J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA, CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, reminded me in our #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace podcast conversation that “supporting worker wellbeing requires a multidisciplinary approach.”

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/75

#SuicidePrevention #HealthcareHeroes

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 15d

New episode! Corey Feist of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation joins Headspace for the Workplace to unpack why policy reform -- not just awareness -- saves lives at work.

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/75
#HeadspaceForTheWorkplace #WorkplaceMentalHealth

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 18d

One of Brad Anderson's key takeaways in our Headspace for the Workplace episode: “Get to know people in recovery and ask them about their journey.”

Hear more of Brad’s wisdom here: www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/74

#Recovery #Connection #WorkplaceMentalHealth #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 18d

Brad Anderson, executive at IMA Financial Group, Inc. said something during our Headspace for the Workplace podcast interview that really struck me: “Experience recovery. Go where the miracles are happening.”

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/74

#recoveryispossible #headspacefortheworkplace

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 19d

New Headspace for the Workplace w Brad Anderson. Recovery wisdom = leadership wisdom.

We discuss the paradox of anonymity, as well as the connection between humility & accountability.

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/74

#Recovery #Leadership #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace @jbsinger.bsky.social

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Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 23d

Register now for the Convening and the Storytelling Retreat (Oct 24 & 25): www.unitesurvivors.com/lived-experi...

What you’ll gain:
*Practical frameworks to co-design programs w lived experience leaders
*Safer storytelling skills that increase connection
*A supportive network that opens doors

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 25d

This week at NECA in Chicago, I had the privilege of training two dozen new trainers to deliver #VitalCog in Construction—a program equipping the industry with life-saving suicide prevention skills.

Also got to hear Scottie Pippen!

#CSPW #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #ConstructionWorkingMinds

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 25d

On October 24th, we’re gathering for something truly special: the Eye of the Survivor Storytelling Retreat as part of the Lived Experience Collective Convening in Colorado Springs.

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#NationalSuicidePreventionWeek #EyeOfTheSurvivor @unitesurvivors.org @jbsinger.bsky.social

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 28d

Next Wednesday is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day.

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin...

Please visit npsaday.org to learn more and take action. Together, we can ensure no physician feels alone in their struggle.

#NPSADay #PhysicianWellbeing #SuicidePrevention #HealthcareHeroes

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 28d

We talk a lot about “burnout” in healthcare. But as J. Corey Feist explains in our Hope Illuminated interview, the reality often runs deeper -- moral injury.

Listen to our full conversation here: lnkd.in/df2xN6VS

#Healthcare #MoralInjury #Burnout #SystemicSolutions #HopeIlluminated

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 28d

This National Suicide Prevention Week, I’m deeply grateful to share my Hope Illuminated conversation w Corey Feist, CEO of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation.

sallyspencerthomas.com/hope-illumin...

#suicideprevention #HealthcareHeroes #moralinjury #hopeilluminated #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 28d

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Theme: #ChangeTheNarrative.

At 8pm local, join #LightACandle to remember, support, and bring hope.

Leaders: name the day, share trusted resources & make space for real talk.

#WSPD2025 #StartTheConversation #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention @iaspinfo.bsky.social

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today is #988Day

Workplaces play a special role in making sure this resource is accessible, trustworthy, and credible for every worker.

Explore the Workplace Suicide Prevention Month Toolkit: workplacesuicideprevention.com/national-sui...

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 8

Another big insight from my Headspace for the Workplace interview with Scott LoMurray of Sources of Strength:

Upstream prevention isn’t extra work. It’s a better way of working.
www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/73

#NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 8

I’m feeling so encouraged seeing our nation come together for Construction Suicide Prevention Week.

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#CSPW2025 #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSuicidePrevention

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 7

Just in time for National Recovery Month #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace ep

“Use drug testing to help, not to fire.”

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/72

#Construction #Safety #RecoveryAtWork #Leadership #MentalHealth #RecoveryMonth, #RecoveryIsForEveryone #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoveryIsREAL

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 7

New episode: Dave Argus’ playbook for recovery-safe jobsites—test to help, not fire + multi-chance agreements with real guardrails.

Listen → www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/72

#Construction #Safety #RecoveryAtWork #ReturnToWork #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 7

New episode is live! Take a listen to my conversation with Sources of Strength CEO Scott LoMurray on upstream mental health at work.

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/73

#UpstreamPrevention #WorkplaceWellbeing #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace @iaspinfo.bsky.social

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 7

Mark your calendars: 9/8 is #988Day! Be part of nationwide movement promoting #988Lifeline & crisis support. Find more information about 988 Day & how you can get involved: 988lifeline.org/988-day/

@988lifeline.bsky.social @jbsinger.bsky.social @988canada.bsky.social

#WorkplaceSuicidePrevention

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Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 3

The 2025 Lived Experience Collective Convening is coming to Colorado Springs, October 24–25, hosted by @unitesurvivors.org

Keynote: Susie [수지] Reece — “How Lived Experience Changes Systems”

Explore sponsorship: static1.squarespace.com/static/65ae8...

MORE: www.unitesurvivors.com/lived-experi...

Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 3

Big News, @necanet Family! I’m headed to Chicago for #NECA25

I’ll be leading TWO #VitalCog in Construction Train-the-Trainer Certification Courses (Sept 11 & 12) + TWO workshops (Sept 13) called: “You Can’t Fix Your Mental Health with Duct Tape”

www.necaconvention.org

#ConstructionWorkingMinds