This class made me call my daughter and tell her I love her.

Command Staff Member

United States Marine Corps

Exceptional!! Outstanding! Lots of information given in a manner that make you feel like she’s talking to each person individually. She connects with and talks to her audience, not just “at” them. Leaves you wanting to hear more! 

– Registered Nurse, Virtual Participant

Ms. Reece gave a fantastic lecture on suicide prevention in which she told the story of her father who died by suicide. She somehow made a suicide prevention lecture amusing by adding humor along with the terrifying and somber stories. Ms. Reece was most likely put through the most trauma in her life out of everyone in the room, and she still managed to keep the mood bright and state many facts while doing it.

– High School Student

I’ve been through a lot of different trainings and this trainer was easily one of the best. She explained herself well, was knowledgeable, and brought the class in. Easy 11 out of 10 rating. Also, she made some funny jokes that no one laughed harder at than me.

– Air Force Member

Excellent visual presentation, resources, and use of personal experience to highlight topics. 

– Prevention Specialist, Virtual Participant


10/10 WOULD recommend to others. 

– Law Enforcement Professional

Susie was a great presenter. I was not looking forward to this training, but she changed my outlook.

– Educator

Susie is a GREAT public speaker.

– Phillip Pierce

Ms. Reece gave a great presentation on suicide awareness and really kept our attention. She was funny and serious at the same time, and having to go through some experiences herself gave me a view of “She’s been through it too, she knows what it’s like.” and I developed a respect for a woman I’ve never met before. She said how it was and wasn’t one to beat around the bush, “This is suicide, these are the causes, these are the lies, and here are ways to handle the situation.” and brought a new light to my eyes.

– High School Student

I absolutely loved Susie’s presentation. It was very interactive and very helpful for healthcare workers. I definitely received some good advice about tertiary trauma prevention for myself going forward. 

– Registered Nurse, Virtual Participant

Love Susie Reece. 

– Educator, Virtual Participant

I really enjoyed Susie’s presentation. Please invite her back. 

– College Student

I am no longer “scared” of this conversation because of Susie.

– Deborah Borsas

Susie keeps it real. She is very professional on all levels.

– Educator

This was the only useful suicide prevention training I’ve gotten in the military. 

–TSgt Austin Brill, 19 AMXS Dragons, Air Force Member

Loved this training, and Susie is amazing. It was my first time hearing her present. She really keeps your attention.

– College Student, Virtual Participant

I have taken 18 hours’ worth of suicide prevention courses and this has been the best of all of them so far. 

– School Resource Officer

She was a great presenter! I will be remembering her name, and will go to any of her presentations from now on. 

– Prevention Specialist, Virtual Participant

This workshop provided a much clearer understanding between the different levels of trauma! A timely wealth of information paired with a lovely sense of humor and a humble demeanor! Extremely informative and helpful, delivered with such humor and grace! 

– Social Worker, Virtual Participant

Susie was very open and friendly! She shared real life personal examples. Methodology of her teaching was very good! Personality was not “dry”.

– Law Enforcement Professional

The class was different for me. I liked it because she gave her story and didn’t just talk about the reasons about suicide. Even with it being a suicide prevention presentation, I enjoyed how she still put out a joke every once in a while to lighten it up but it was still serious.

– High School Student

Ms. Susie is very knowledgeable and funny. She can connect with people on a whole different level. I appreciate it.

– Church Member

Susie speaks truth with humor.

– Church Member

I really enjoyed this training. It was very enlightening and engaging. I am glad I came today!

– Regina Edwards, Air Force Member

This training was amazing. It showed me how far showing compassion, care, and concern can go with helping others. I now feel like I am more comfortable with having to ask the hard questions if a situation were to arise in the future. Thank you so much!

– Melissa, Air Force Member

She delivered her self care information, with humor and true engagement. She reminded the class that you are unable to take care of others, if you do not take care of yourself. 

– Virtual Participant

Susie presented digital health skills in an engaging way by keeping us involved as participants. I learned a lot in regards to personal boundaries that I need to establish with my use of technology. 

– Social Worker, Virtual Participant

I learned that I need to find our school policy on suicide prevention. 

– School Resource Officer

What she was saying was deep and understandable in why she was there. She did not want people going through what she just went through. 

– High School Student

This was needed. 

– Virtual Participant

Outstanding presentation on tertiary trauma! She KNOWS what she’s talking about and what she intends her audience to “take away” from her presentations. Doesn’t read from notes or just throw out statistics. Simply not enough room her to address everything I took from Ms. Reece’s presentation and how much I enjoyed it. Was a real eye opener too, on the fact that it’s ok to NOT have to always take care of everyone else’s issues; and that it IS ok to take time to take care of yourself! 

– Registered Nurse, Virtual Participant

This information couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time! So many frontline workers, be it nurses, therapists, police, and EMT’s/paramedics, along w/other essential workers, have been long overdue this important “Self-Care Conversation”. The presenter was well-versed and knowledgeable on the subject matter, offering many suggestions/techniques to try and take better care of our own selves, in addition to the care provided to others. Her sense of humor implemented, brought a light-hearted, yet informative session. What a gem!. 

– Frontline Worker, Virtual Participant

Susie was funny and had a light hearted approach to a serious subject. She made the lesson bearable and not dry. 

– School Resource Officer