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Introduction to Grief Support Series | NACG Resources
ZoomThe NACG has created a diverse set of resources through its dedicated workgroups, designed to provide information and strategies for those supporting grieving children in various roles. These free resources are easily accessible on the NACG website, where they can be shared directly, downloaded, emailed, or printed. In this webinar, we’ll dive into the NACG […]
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Supporting Widowed Parents, Strengthening Families: A Holistic Approach to Grief
ZoomThis webinar will focus on the psychosocial functioning of parents who have lost a spouse or partner and are raising children on their own. The presenter will provide an overview of relevant research, insights from support groups specifically for widowed parents will be shared, and recommendations for how to support parents in ways that are […]
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Centering Compassion Series | Mourning in Conflict: Navigating Ethical and Value Clashes in Bereavement
ZoomThis webinar will broach the complexity of conflict in bereavement within families and between patients and providers. Grief brings with it complicated emotions that can cause tension especially when members of a family or provider and patients have "value clashes." These conflicts or value clashes can arise from differences in religious/spiritual beliefs, divergent value systems, […]
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Centering Compassion Series | Light on the Dark Side of the Street: Living Well in a Loss and Trauma World
ZoomWe were educated and trained in how to help grieving children and adults, but most of us had little training and preparation about how to live in healthy ways while being exposed to grief and loss on a daily basis. We often were left to develop our coping with little guidance or support. There are, […]
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Supporting Schools in the Aftermath of Crisis
ZoomChildren’s bereavement centers/programs/providers can play an important role in supporting a school after a major crisis event due to school or community violence. The following topics will be covered: how you and your center/program can prepare for consultation in this context; practical advice and support that can be provided to staff, students, and families; clarifying […]
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Centering Compassion Series | Holding Space for Ourselves: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Grief Support Work
ZoomProfessionals and volunteers who support grieving children and families often show up with deep empathy and open hearts—yet may find it difficult to extend the same care inward. This webinar explores the transformative power of self-compassion as a protective resource for those doing emotionally demanding work in the field of childhood bereavement. Grounded in the […]
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Centering Compassion Series | Supporting Staff and Volunteers in Challenging Times
ZoomJoin us for a meaningful session in our Centering Compassion Series, focused on Supporting Staff and Volunteers in Challenging Times. Executive Directors from four childhood bereavement organizations across the country will come together to share how they lead with compassion, transparency, and adaptability. Whether you're supervising staff, coordinating volunteers, or shaping organizational culture, this panel offers honest […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Why Evaluation Matters
ZoomIn this webinar, we will discuss why program evaluation should be considered an essential practice for all childhood bereavement support agencies. If you are new to the field, you will learn about program evaluation in general and more specific applications for the bereavement field. We will also provide examples of how you may be included […]
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The Power of Goodbye Rituals: The Importance of Involving Children in the Bereavement Process
ZoomThis presentation will focus on the importance of goodbyes and the surrounding rituals that families participate in during times of bereavement. The death of a loved one is a significant life event which often occurs within the healthcare environment. Child Life Specialists support children and families in various settings during critical stress points in their […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Providing Long-Term Grief Support versus Crisis Intervention
ZoomThis session is designed to discuss immediate grief during a crisis and long-term grief, with a particular emphasis on the transitional aspects of this process. Session attendees will learn how to collaborate effectively with local partners who are able to provide immediate support to children and families in moments of crisis. There will be discussion […]
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Empowering Schools to Sustain Grief Support: A Train-the-Trainer Model for Lasting Change
ZoomIn this session, we will explore how Good Grief and the Trenton School District have partnered to build sustainable grief peer support systems within schools, proving that the "train-the-trainer" model is both feasible and effective. Grief centers are often hesitant to allow schools to implement peer support programs and curriculum due to concerns about fidelity […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Create Engaging and Meaningful Activities for Individual and Group Grief Support
ZoomThe development of activities that effectively address the topic of grief aids in the retainment of grief-related education. The incorporation of activities can enhance the learning, growth, and connection that grief support provides. Participants will learn how to design and implement activities that are both interactive and therapeutic, as well as see examples. In addition, […]