This webinar is part of an ongoing series that will provide a foundation of introductory information for anyone working with or providing support to children, teens, and families who may be grieving. This series is not progressive; sessions can be viewed in any order.

This training will explore diverse professional pathways in the field of childhood bereavement. Participants will gain an understanding of roles, skills, and qualifications needed within the field of childhood bereavement. Emphasis will be placed on translating academic knowledge into practical pathways, preparing attendees to apply new insights within clinical, educational, and community settings. This training will also involve interactive discussion and reflection that encourages participants to reflect upon their personal strengths and how those strengths can align with professional opportunities. At the end of the training, attendees will be better equipped to identify potential career trajectories and consider how their unique expertise can address this critical need.

Continuing Education (CE) credits are not available for this webinar.
Target Audience: Students, interns, individuals entering the field of childhood bereavement, new staff members, new counselors, group facilitators, volunteers, anyone who wants to invest in their practice.
Instructional Level: Basic – This best describes a topic or issue that the prospective audience is encountering for the first time in a meaningful way.
Format: Live Interactive Webinar

Cost: Free for NACG Members; Non-Members: $20 per session, $50 for Whole Series

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Objectives:

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify 5 professional pathways available in the field of childhood bereavement
• Identify 2 gaps in counselor and social work education related to potential career preparedness in childhood bereavement
• Analyze how personal strengths and professional backgrounds can align with specific opportunities in childhood bereavement.
• Develop an individualized action plan or next steps for pursuing or advancing a career in childhood bereavement.

Speaker Bios:

Kailey Bradley, Ph.D., LPCC-S, NCC, FT, is a licensed professional counselor, nationally certified counselor, and fellow in thanatology.  She also holds a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Ohio University.  Dr. Bradley has a background in hospice work and feels that companioning and advocating for grievers is her life’s passion. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at both Marian University and Marshall University where she teaches a wide range of counseling courses including childhood bereavement and pediatric hospice care.   Dr. Bradley is the clinical director at Refuge Counseling LLC and the co-founder and executive director of the Ohio Bereavement Collaborative, a non-profit grief organization.   Moreover, her professional leadership can be seen in her dedication to conducting over 100 peer-reviewed conference presentations and 10 peer-reviewed publications on topics related to: counselor education, grief and loss, and development of neurodiverse affirming learning environments.

Nancy Baur, LPCC-S, LICDC-S, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. Nancy has a background cworking as a Mobile Response Stabilization Service (MRSS) therapist for Hopewell Health Centers in Southeastern Ohio. Nancy specializes in trauma therapy for children, adolescents, and people struggling with addiction. Nancy is an adjunct instructor for the University of Rio Grande and completed studies at the University of Vermont where she completed her certification as a Death Doula.

Refund/cancellation policy: If you need to cancel your registration, please contact Megan Lopez at megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org or at (432) 288-4688. Please note that no refunds will be given.

To request accessibility accommodations: The National Alliance for Children’s Grief is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Please contact Megan Lopez at megan.lopez@childrengrieve.org or at (432) 288-4688 to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.