Barbara Rubel

Barbara Rubel is a speaker author. Three weeks prior to Barbara giving birth to triplets, her father died by suicide. She has dedicated her life work to supporting suicide loss survivors, and educating professionals about ways to support traumatically bereaved clients. The story of her dad's suicide was featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary, Fatal Mistakes: Families Shattered by Suicide, narrated by Mariette Hartley. Like so many others bereaved by suicide, Barbara was shattered by...See more

Barbara Rubel is a speaker author. Three weeks prior to Barbara giving birth to triplets, her father died by suicide. She has dedicated her life work to supporting suicide loss survivors, and educating professionals about ways to support traumatically bereaved clients. The story of her dad's suicide was featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary, Fatal Mistakes: Families Shattered by Suicide, narrated by Mariette Hartley. Like so many others bereaved by suicide, Barbara was shattered by this traumatic loss. Barbara is a champion for professional well-being and has pioneered a unique approach to addressing traumatic loss and vicarious trauma. She brings a deep understanding of thanatology and personal resilience to her work. With refreshing clarity and humor, her speaking engagements are designed to give audiences practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. Barbara is a sought-after keynote speaker and trainer on building resilience and mitigating the impact of vicarious trauma. Her list of clients spans more than 500 corporations, conferences, universities, and government agencies. She is a contributing writer to Thin Threads: Grief and Renewal; Open to Hope's Fresh Grief; Coaching for Results: Expert Advice from 25 Top International Coaches; and Remembering Our Angels. She is a consultant with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVCTTAC) and co-wrote its training curriculum, Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma. Barbara received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and a Master of Arts degree in community health, with a concentration in thanatology, both from Brooklyn College. She is a board-certified expert in traumatic stress and a diplomate with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. Visit her website at griefworkcenter.com See less