Richard Doss
Ph.D.
IL, USHis TED Talk, "Trained Not To Cry," has already received more than 1.1 million views. An expert in Military Suicide Prevention, Dr. Doss has conversations that reach people personally and passionately
NSA Member (National Speakers Association)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Doss is the author of two books, Good Soldiers Suffer in Silence and 52 Steps to Stop the Suffering.
Army Trained Suicide Prevention Expert.
Observed an 89% reduction in Completed Suicides while at the 416th Theater Engineer Command.
Was responsible for Suicide Prevention training for 13,000 Soldiers in 26 States and Puerto Rico.
Frequently invited by Army ADCO and Suicide Prevention Program Managers to do Resiliency and Suicide Prevention training.
Consistently receives highest ratings on After Action Reports (AAR's).
Highly sought after speaker.
Received the Civilian Medal of Service.
A sense of humor that makes Soldiers feel comfortable talking.
Helps Commanders create a climate that encourages conversations that reduce suicidal ideations and promote resiliency.
Soldiers walk away with a greater sense of trust and respect for leadership.
Master at helping Soldiers recognize and fight the stressors that contribute to Suicide.
Invited to Fort Bragg to research Suicide for the United States Army Reserve Command.
Quoted in the Double Eagle Magazine and interviewed on DVIDS.
Lines form after he speaks because his talks resonate with Soldiers at all ranks.
He knows what it takes to reduce Suicidal Ideations and Attempts.
He helps Soldiers focus on their mental health so Commanders can continue to focus on the mission.
He is the trainer to hire when you are tired of "Check the Block" presentations.
He makes "Death by Powerpoint" a thing of the past.
He and his two children built a two-story "Tiny House."
And, he owns more than 30 Classic Cars.
NSA Member (National Speakers Association)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Doss is the author of two books, Good Soldiers Suffer in Silence and 52 Steps to Stop the Suffering.
Army Trained Suicide Prevention Expert.
Observed an 89% reduction in Completed Suicides while at the 416th Theater Engineer Command.
Was responsible for Suicide Prevention training for 13,000 Soldiers in 26 States and Puerto Rico.
Frequently invited by Army ADCO and Suicide Prevention Program Managers to do Resiliency and Suicide Prevention training.
Consistently receives highest ratings on After Action Reports (AAR's).
Highly sought after speaker.
Received the Civilian Medal of Service.
A sense of humor that makes Soldiers feel comfortable talking.
Helps Commanders create a climate that encourages conversations that reduce suicidal ideations and promote resiliency.
Soldiers walk away with a greater sense of trust and respect for leadership.
Master at helping Soldiers recognize and fight the stressors that contribute to Suicide.
Invited to Fort Bragg to research Suicide for the United States Army Reserve Command.
Quoted in the Double Eagle Magazine and interviewed on DVIDS.
Lines form after he speaks because his talks resonate with Soldiers at all ranks.
He knows what it takes to reduce Suicidal Ideations and Attempts.
He helps Soldiers focus on their mental health so Commanders can continue to focus on the mission.
He is the trainer to hire when you are tired of "Check the Block" presentations.
He makes "Death by Powerpoint" a thing of the past.
He and his two children built a two-story "Tiny House."
And, he owns more than 30 Classic Cars.
Suicide Prevention... Pulling Soldiers Out of the Rabbit Hole of Depression!
We Can't Heal from Stuff We Don't Talk About!
Bottom line: If you've ever been in the dark place of DEPRESSION or overwhelming anxiety related to past TRAUMA, you might know something about the "rabbit hole." We spend a lot of time trying not to think about traumas, secrets, and the pain of the past. As one...
Good Soldiers Suffer in Silence... Teaching Them to Conquer Kryptonite!
Deployment and Suicide. While there may be a high correlation between deployment to a Combat Zone and PTSD, there is no correlation between Deployment and Suicide. That is, just as many Soldiers die by Suicide who have not deployed as those who have deployed. How is that? Because it's not deployment that kills. It's the Stressors Soldiers find when they return home.
Bottom...
Resiliency... How to Focus on the Mission when Life is Coming at You Sideways!
There is probably some truth to the saying that a straw can break a camel's back! But be clear, it wasn't the last straw by itself. It was the compounded effect of multiple straws stressing that damn camel all at the same time. When it rains, it pours. This resiliency training teaches Soldiers how to stay dry, with or without an umbrella! The idea behind this training is...
Working with Soldiers and Veterans... Getting Them to Talk about Their Pain! (For Clinicians)
In a perfect world all Clinicians would be: able to establish rapport, get their clients to open-up, have a good understanding of the Military, and know the challenges that Soldiers and Veterans face.
With his signature blend of comedy and "tell-it-like-it-is" delivery, Richard takes you inside the minds...
Good Police Officers Suffer in Silence... Who Do We Talk To?
Who is looking? Everybody! Why are they looking? To catch you! Do they want to see you sweat? No way!
The effects of being a police officer make themselves felt in four key ways. The demands of fitting into a particular department's culture make it hard for officers to balance work and family commitments. Long hours...
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