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Legacy Letters: Honoring Children Through Storytelling and Healing
ZoomThis webinar introduces the power of legacy writing as a tool for healing grief in children and families. Drawing from her personal journey after the loss of her 4-year-old daughter, Wilkena shares how storytelling and book creation can preserve memory, offer comfort, and create lasting bonds across generations. Participants will learn how to guide children […]
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Evaluation & Dissemination of a Bereavement Support Intervention for LGBTQIA+ Youth
ZoomLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming youth, are impacted by high rates of traumatic loss, as well as by the experience of suffocated and disenfranchised grief, much of it caused by the stigma, shaming and violence directed at LGBT people. These youth can also have unique bereavement concerns, distinct from their heterosexual and cisgender […]
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Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools
ZoomThe webinar will introduce and illustrate the main findings from my new book, Brothers in Grief: The Hidden Toll of Gun Violence on Black Boys and Their Schools. Brothers in Grief spotlights the neglected aftermath of neighborhood gun violence and its consequences for racial and educational equity. Drawing on two years of school-based ethnography and […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Talking with Children and Teens about a Death Due to Suicide
ZoomThis 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. How do we best support children and families when someone in […]
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Tender Moments: Guiding Preschoolers and Families Through the Journey of Grief
ZoomParticipants will explore how preschoolers understand and process loss, effective ways to foster emotional expression in safe and supportive environments, and how to engage family members in meaningful conversations about healing. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, this session equips educators, caregivers, and community members with tools to recognize the signs of grief, […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Silent Grievers: Supporting Siblings After Infant Loss Through Honest Communication and Connection
ZoomThis 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. Siblings of infant loss are often the “forgotten grievers.” While parents […]
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From Breaking News to Breakthroughs: Creative, Play-based Support After a Death
ZoomOne in eleven children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the age of 18” (Judi’s House, 2025). Beyond death loss, over 60% of adolescents and 64% of children have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) such as natural disasters, abuse, or community violence (McLaughlin et al., […]
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Data and Evaluation Series Training #3: Theory of Change
ZoomGiven limited resources and stretched capacity, data collection procedures and program evaluation strategies at the individual program level often fall short in terms of identifying gaps in service, areas for growth, and program impact. Today, philanthropic giving demands quantifiable return on investment in exchange for donations and grants. Combining nearly 20 years of experience in […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | When One Grieves, We All Grieve: Family Systems–Informed Strategies for Grief Support
ZoomThis 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. When one member of a family is grieving, the entire system […]
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Data and Evaluation Series Training #4: Evaluation Planning
ZoomGiven limited resources and stretched capacity, data collection procedures and program evaluation strategies at the individual program level often fall short in terms of identifying gaps in service, areas for growth, and program impact. Today, philanthropic giving demands quantifiable return on investment in exchange for donations and grants. Combining nearly 20 years of experience in […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | From Vision to Vocation: Creative Career Pathways in Childhood Bereavement
ZoomThis 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 […]
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Data and Evaluation Series Training #7: Visualizing and Reporting Evaluation Data
ZoomGiven limited resources and stretched capacity, data collection procedures and program evaluation strategies at the individual program level often fall short in terms of identifying gaps in service, areas for growth, and program impact. Today, philanthropic giving demands quantifiable return on investment in exchange for donations and grants. Combining nearly 20 years of experience in […]