@KimRuocco

@TAPSorg Vice President, Suicide Prevention & Postvention. Mother, teacher, learner, subject matter experience. Values kindness and dogs.

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Joined February 2013
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Kim Ruocco retweeted
TAPS@TAPSorg10 Feb 2021
.@chrissyteigen's message resonates with many, "Grief doesn't have an exact timeline." It challenges all who encounter it. @KimRuocco of TAPS shares her insight and assures that your feelings of grief are normal and valid. @SaraMoniuszko @USATODAYhealth. tapsnews.org/3tLj8F1
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Proud to be published in Death Studies!
TAPS@TAPSorg9 Jan 2021
TAPS has published its life-changing TAPS Suicide Postvention Model, an approach to care that supports thousands of #suicide loss survivors by stabilizing them, guiding them on healthy #grief journeys & helping achieve posttraumatic growth. Read more below.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

TAPS Suicide Postvention ModelTM: A comprehensive framework of healing and growth

The TAPS Suicide Postvention ModelTM is a three-phase approach to suicide grief that offers a framework for survivors and providers in the aftermath of a suicide. This framework proposes guidance o...

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So proud of this partnership!
Home Base@homebaseprogram23 Nov 2020
In 2017, Home Base collaborated with @TAPSorg to establish the first-in-the-nation program for survivors of traumatic loss that combines evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTS) and complicated grief. Click below to learn more via @WCVB. wcvb.com/article/veterans-wi…

Veteran's widow shares pain of her husband's suicide, hopes her story will help others

On Veterans Day, she is sharing her story and encouraging others to seek support like that which she credits with saving her own life.

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Kim Ruocco retweeted
TAPS@TAPSorg22 Nov 2020
If you have lost a #military loved one to #suicide, please know that TAPS is here for you. You are not alone and we are honored to be here to support you with peer support, resources and more. tapsnews.org/3fkmx6U
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Suicide Loss Support - We've Got You youtu.be/6qPloS-71Fc via @YouTube
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Go Pats!
TAPS@TAPSorg19 Nov 2020
"Just want to take a moment to recognize the families & the losses that they’ve suffered & how much we appreciate the people who defend our freedom & who have given their lives as part of that defense." - @Patriots Coach Bill Belichick on honoring TAPS families #salutetoservice
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Happy Birthday Marines!! Thanks for the memories. #SemperFi #somuchtolivefor #weneedyou #stay
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We have learned a lot about supporting survivors virtually! In some ways we are connecting more! ⁦@TAPSorg⁩ #listenlearnlove governmentciomedia.com/watch…
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Proud to guest lecture on Suicide Prevention @NavalAcademy Leadership class! Hopeful for our future in the hands of these young leaders! @TAPSorg
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Report: Veterans Crisis Line ‘remarkably successful’ at handling increase in calls at start of pandemic - Veterans - Stripes Some good news!! stripes.com/news/veterans/re…
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Such good news! @KyraPhillips is a compassionate journalist who always gives me hope!
TAPS@TAPSorg27 Oct 2020
TAPS is honored to welcome @KyraPhillips to the TAPS Board of Directors! Kyra has served on the TAPS Honorary Board and as the Master of Ceremonies for many TAPS events. We are grateful for Kyra’s continued support and compassion for our military families. bit.ly/34wU6ik
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988 (the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020) was signed into law today along with the “Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019" #aas365 whitehouse.gov/briefings-sta…
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Kim Ruocco retweeted
TAPS@TAPSorg18 Oct 2020
Today is the final day of programming for our National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar. From 3 - 4:00 PM ET, we invite children, ages 10 - 18, & their parents to join us, as TAPS kiddos share what has helped them navigate their grief. Register here: bit.ly/37gjP0g.
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So grateful for ⁦@Martin_Dempsey⁩ who joined ⁦@TAPSorg⁩ National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar to bring a little joy to survivors through story and song. #listenlearnlove #BeThere
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There’s still time to register! If you are grieving the death of a loved one who served and who died by suicide please join us! It’s free!
TAPS@TAPSorg16 Oct 2020
On Saturday morning, @Kevinlove will join us for the opening of the TAPS National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar. Kevin, a forward for the @Cavs & an @NBA All-Star, is also a passionate advocate for #mentalhealth awareness. Register to join us here: bit.ly/377J30V.
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American Association of Suicidology Dedicated to Finding New Suicide Prevention Approaches for US Military Service Members and Veterans – American Association of Suicidology. ⁦@TAPSorg⁩ suicidology.org/2020/10/15/m…
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Kim Ruocco retweeted
TAPS@TAPSorg11 Oct 2020
TAPS understands that the grief that follows a suicide loss is uniquely complicated. Join us for our upcoming Virtual National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar from October 16-18, 2020. For information, and to register, please visit the link below. taps.org/nmsss?utm_source=tw…
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According to the @WHO, depression is a leading cause of disability around the world. Depression is a real condition and goes way beyond just feeling sad. Learn more at mhanational.org/depression. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #7days7ways #nationaldepressionscreeningday
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Thank you @GCIOMedia ! It was a pleasure talking to you! @TAPSorg
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@GovCIOMedia30 Sep 2020
Hear from @TAPSorg's @KimRuocco on how technology is helping connect grieving loved ones for #veterans lost to suicide. #SuicidePrevention bit.ly/3l1cipX
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