When Hearts are Stretched: Fostering Compassion Resilience Amidst a Pandemic Live Interactive Webinar
ZoomFor many care providers, filling your own metaphorical cup is easier said than done. The spark that draws us to our work can begin to dim when faced with daily pressures and the mounting stress among our teams. Workplace dynamics, time pressures, personal stressors, and repeated immersion in tough stories can take a toll. Then […]
Write Your Heart Out: Self Expression to cope with grief, loss, trauma, & stress Live Interactive Webinar
ZoomThe W.H.O. recently reported COVID-19 pandemic has caused a 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide and called for all countries to step up mental health services and support. Additionally, the coronavirus and the public health measures designed to prevent its spread have been shown to have had a profound negative effect […]
Childhood Bereavement: Understanding Prevalence by Cause of Death Live Interactive Webinar
ZoomView the slides HERE According to the 2022 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) 7.7% of U.S. youth will experience the death of a sibling or parent before they reach age 18. This is an underestimate, as it excludes countless deaths of other significant figures in a child’s life. A growing body of research indicates that […]
2022 Fall Conference: Supporting Children & Families Following a Stigmatized Death
To view the main page for Fall Conference and to register for a webcast license, visit HERE. The National Alliance for Children’s Grief will host our annual Fall Conference & Webcast on November 4, 2022. This popular event will this year feature Diane Vines, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S and Tina Barrett EdD, LCPC. Both the […]
The Rhythm of Emotion: The Use of Music Therapy to Give Voice to Grieving Children & Adolescents
ZoomThis presentation will explore the use of music therapy as a powerful tool for grieving children and adolescents. Participants will have the opportunity to gain information and knowledge about the interconnection between child and adolescent grief and music therapy, discover ways of incorporating music therapy techniques with this population through clinical examples and guided practice, […]
2022 Data and Evaluation Training Series #3: Theory of Change Live Interactive Webinar
ZoomClick here to view the slides → This session is part of the Data and Evaluation Training Series, to view the other sessions: Session 1: Data Basics Session 2: Program Evaluation Basics This session - Session 3: Theory of Change Session 4: Program Evaluation Planning This workshop on Theory of Change will focus on how […]
Centering Intersectionality Within the Field of Childhood Bereavement
ZoomIt is commonly believed that grief is different for everyone and that we should not compare one child’s grief to another’s. Why can grief differ so much from one child to another, even within the same family system? When a child experiences a death loss, adults in their system may attribute a child’s thoughts and […]
2023 National Conference and Webcast: Supporting Children & Families Following an Overdose Death
Roberta's House 928 E North Ave, Baltimore, MD, United StatesTo view the main page for National Conference & Webcast and to register for a webcast license, visit HERE. The National Alliance for Children’s Grief will host our annual National Conference & Webcast on March 21, 2023. This popular event will this year feature Eleanor Haley, MS, and Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C, co-founders of the online grief […]
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Supporting Children’s Grief: Tools, Sensory Strategies, and When to Refer
ZoomView the slides HERE. Handouts: How To's Referral Checklist Sensory Equipment Sensory Presentation When children experience a stressful life event, their nervous systems can have difficulty regulating. Children exhibit grief reactions in various ways that may present similarly to sensory and emotional dysregulation. Occupational therapists can partner with families to provide a holistic mental […]
2022 Data and Evaluation Training Series #4: Program Evaluation Planning
ZoomClick here to view the slides → This session is part of the Data and Evaluation Training Series, to view the other sessions: Session 1: Data Basics Session 2: Program Evaluation Basics Session 3: Theory of Change This session - Session 4: Program Evaluation Planning This workshop on Evaluation Planning will focus on how organizations […]
The Intersection of Domestic Violence and the Grieving Process of Children
ZoomChildren who experience domestic violence are impacted at every level of their wellness. They can lose a caregiver or sibling(s) through separation, housing stability, and even the feeling of safety, security, and belonging, all contributing to a child’s grief. This grief may be initially overlooked or dismissed as adults focus on establishing safety and […]
Using Fictional Characters to Help Children and Adolescents Who Are Grieving Live Interactive Webinar
ZoomReading about fictional characters' grief and loss experiences can help children and adolescents deal with their own grief and loss. Many stories written for children and adolescents, like the Harry Potter books, are filled with loss and death. But literature, like magic, can open new worlds for people, and show many possible ways to survive […]