The mission of the Grief Networking Alliance New Mexico is to enhance the well-being and holistic growth of professionals and volunteers providing support to those navigating grief by coming together in community.
The vision is to create a space for New Mexico grief professionals and volunteers where personal and professional support, networking, skill/knowledge development and resource sharing flourish. This creates a world where the journey through grief is met with compassion and resilience.
What does GNA do?
Bi-Monthly General Meetings:
Meetings held every other month and are comprised of educational contact and networking.
GAPS Group:
Grief Alliance Peer Support (GAPS) group is just for professionals and volunteers who serve grievers.
GNA-New Mexico Care & Share:
Sharing of community grief events and resources via social media and website.
Special Events:
Including community tours, guest speakers, film/documentary screenings, workshops, etc.
State Apart, Hearts Together Initiative:
Virtual meetings with GNA Colorado during the year.
Membership Details:
You become a member by joining our listserve and member portal. There is no cost to attend GNA-NM general meetings, and currently there are no membership fees. There is no meeting attendance requirement. There will be a sign-in sheet at each meeting, and this is for the purpose of meeting minutes and sharing of information. It is the preference of the Steering Committee that folks commit to at least one meeting per calendar year to both maintain membership and a sense of community within the group.
GAPS/GNA Consultation Group – free for GNA Members
A monthly virtual Consultation Group for grief care providers, in partnership with GNA Colorado, is a time to connect, discuss cases and get feedback from each other about ways to help navigate tough situations, get ideas for approaches to try or additional resources to connect with and referrals. This consultation group meets on the second Tuesday monthly at 3pm (MST). We invite any grief care provider who is working directly with bereaved individuals to attend. Please email GNA to be added to the email list to join the group and receive the link to join.
Upcoming GNA-NM Meeting:
February 11, 5:30-7:00 PM, Daniels Family Funerals-Carlisle Chapel (3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM)
Topic: Grief and Trauma
Speaker: Dr. Korie Leigh
Join us for an evening presentation by Dr. Korie Leigh – Certified Thanatologist, Clinical Psychologist, Educator, and Author – as she delves into the intricate relationship between grief and trauma for grief/death/end-of-life professionals. We will discuss the nature and types of trauma, practical strategies for addressing trauma, key considerations about trauma for grief practitioners, and more. Followed by networking time. Bring your business cards and any flyers for upcoming related events with your organization.
RSVPs aren’t required. Please contact Genna Reeves with questions: [email protected]
Upcoming Community Events:
GNA-NM will be hosting a webinar and invites any professional anywhere to join!
A Book Chat About It Won’t Ever Be The Same: A Teen’s Guide to Grief and Grieving
Author and speaker Dr. Korie Leigh
- Thursday, March 13 from 10:00-11:30AM
Register Here: https://heartlightcenter.org/events/a-book-chat-with-korie-leigh-gna/
Questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Join the email listserv/member portal, please reach out to [email protected]
*Interested in presenting at a general meeting? Please contact Genna Reeves at [email protected] to propose a presentation or speaker. If accepted by the Steering Committee, you’ll be scheduled to present at an upcoming meeting. We alue community partners for presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. Join us in learning, growing and finding community!
GNA New Mexico Steering Committee:
Genna Reeves, PhD, CGE
Steering Committee Chair
Community Liaison, HeartLight Center
Grief Coach/Peer Counselor/Death Doula, Invictus by Genna: Grief & Loss Services
Carol Frank, MA, LPCC, RN, CP
GAPS Coordinator
Psychotherapist in Private Practice
Bailey Grundhoffer, LMSW, LCSW
Clinical Director, Public Safety
Psychology Group
Mickey Kivitz, M.S.
Director of Education, The Grief Center of New Mexico
James Chambers
Manager/Funeral Director, Daniels Family Funerals – Alameda & Charlisle
Veronica Flores, BA
Bilingual Program Manager, The Grief Center of New Mexico
Amanda Wallace Trujillo
Director of Funeral Operations, French Funerals and Cremations
