We welcome you to join us for upcoming presentations that explore various topics on the grief journey, presented by professionals around the US!
Upcoming: Judi’s House
Healing Communities:
Centering Families to Support Bereaved Youth
A special presentation for Hospice Professionals, Clergy, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Victim’s Advocates, Therapists/Counselors, Volunteers, Companions, Death Doulas, Death Care Professionals, including Administrative and Leadership Professionals in these settings who are supporting families and bereaved children.
When pandemic restrictions interrupted our grief and mourning practices, we saw clearly how community impacts healing and hurting following a death loss. For many, the inability to gather and participate in traditional rituals complicated already challenging grief reactions, and we witnessed how the absence of community contributed to adjustment difficulties. While community can be a significant source of strength, the loss of community that often accompanies bereavement can lead to additional stress and strain. At this crucial time, families may struggle to connect and appreciate the unique ways each member adapts and adjusts to the loss. Research demonstrating the profound impact of bereavement on families highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to grief services that recognizes the value of prevention and whole-family support. This workshop will review the role of community in facilitating grief processing with a specific focus on families. Drawing on experiences from working with families at Judi’s House, a comprehensive family bereavement center in Aurora, the presentation will address the importance of bringing a systems perspective to grief work and how we can contribute to creating more grief-sensitive communities.
Date: Tuesday, November 5th
Time: 8-10am (PT)/ 9-11am (MST)/ 10-12pm (CT)/ 11-1pm (EST)
location: Zoom
Registration Required. Certificate of Completion provided upon request to professionals in attendance.
Caring for Grieving Kids:
A Special Presentation for Anyone Supporting a Bereaved Child
The health and well-being of a child’s primary caregiver is one of the strongest predictors of that child’s adjustment to a significant death loss. Tailored for parents, guardians, and adult family members, this workshop fosters increased understanding and connection for adults caring for grieving youth. Experienced grief counselors will share information about children’s common grief reactions, understanding of death, and coping in addition to reviewing helpful caregiving strategies. Staff members from Judi’s House, a children and family grief care organization based in Aurora, Colorado, will review information to help caregivers navigate parenting a grieving child. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns.
Date: Tuesday, November 5th
Time: 5-6:30pm (PT)/ 6-7:30pm (MST)/ 7-8:30pm (CT)/ 8-9:30pm (EST)
location: Zoom
A program for anyone in the community who has experienced a loss or is supporting a griever personally or professionally.
Registration Required. Certificate of Completion provided upon request to professionals in attendance.