Love IV Lawrence co-sponsored Directions for Living's annual "Directions University" on July 12, 2019. As part of the day-long program of events, board members Vevie Dimmitt and Marty Borell conducted a breakout session titled: From Grief to Healing: A Formidable Journey. Both Vevie and Marty shared their personal stories of losing a child who suffered with mental health. They discussed their children’s struggles, how they dealt with them as parents, and how their deaths impacted them, their families, friends, and the community. And, for the first time in a public setting, they also shared their personal journeys toward healing – and their commitment to engage in the field of mental health to help reduce stigma and support mental health professionals in their critically important work. Vevie and Marty ended their sessions by opening the dialogue to the audience for questions and conversation. When a client dies, their case is closed and therefore the counselor has no opportunity for follow up involvement. This workshop gave much needed insight into the community left behind.  One attendee said afterwards, "This was the best professional development workshop I have ever attended."