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. 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. Ther 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.
Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
December 10, 2024 – 5:30-7:00pm Community Caregiver Support & Anticipatory Grief *Plus GNA-NM Holiday Celebration
Presentation by Family Caregiver Center of New Mexico. Location: Daniels Family Funerals, Carlisle Chapel
February 11, 2025
April 8, 2025
June 10, 2025
All general meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every other month. Locations and times may vary. Please see our calendar for details.
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!
Upcoming Virtual Special Events for Grief Care Providers:
HeartLight Center’s Educational Signature Series:
Queer Asterisk, located in Colorado, empowers and nurtures the diverse ways of being that queer people embody by providing accessible counseling, education and community programs that uplift queer, trans and gender expansive lives. Join us in engaging discussion about how to better support members of our community with inclusive grief care and allyship.
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
More details to come!
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
