Events
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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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Data and Evaluation Series Training #2: Evaluation Basics
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 | Providing Long-Term Grief Support versus Crisis Intervention
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 session is designed to discuss immediate grief during a crisis […]
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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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CBEM Key Topic Report 2025: Examining Childhood Bereavement at the County Level
ZoomThe Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) developed by Judi's House/JAG Institute in partnership with the New York Life Foundation approximates rates of U.S. children and youth who will experience the death of a parent or sibling. Each year, Judi's House releases CBEM Standard and Key Topic reports exploring childhood bereavement across the nation, in each […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Create Engaging and Meaningful Activities for Individual and Group 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. The development of activities that effectively address the topic of grief […]
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Data and Evaluation Series Training #6: Ethical Practices in Evaluation
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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Grief and Bereavement of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Current Research and Practice
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, […]
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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 […]