Events
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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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From Silence to Support: Addressing Childhood Grief and Racial Trauma in the Classroom
ZoomThis workshop equips educators, mental health professionals, and youth-serving staff with the tools to recognize, validate, and respond to the complex grief experiences of Black and marginalized children. Drawing from The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating Racial Trauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care, participants will learn to integrate grief literacy and racial […]
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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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Double Burden: Trauma and Stigma Following Losses to Gun Violence and Opioid Overdose
ZoomA growing number of children and adolescents are experiencing the loss of loved ones to gun violence and opioid overdoses, representing two of the most traumatic and stigmatized forms of bereavement in contemporary society. These losses present unique challenges that extend far beyond typical grief responses, as young people must simultaneously process traumatic circumstances of […]
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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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Beyond the Behavior: Relationship-Based Behavior Management for Children Grieving
ZoomThis training provides participants with practical strategies for understanding and managing the range of behaviors exhibited by children who are grieving. Grief can manifest differently in children than in adults, often presenting as behavioral changes that can be challenging for caregivers and educators. This training will explore the unique ways children process grief at different […]
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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 […]
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Holding Both: Activity Series for Children in Substance-Affected Families & Substance-Related Death
Zoom321,566 children in the US lost a parent to substance use-related death from 2011-2021 (NIDA, 2024, May 8). Substance-related deaths present unique challenges that create complexities that may look beyond the traditional grief timeline. When a parent dies from substance-use related death, suicide related to drugs or alcohol, or complications from substance use, children can […]
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Introduction to Grief Support Series | Heroes, Hashtags, and Healing: Using Pop Culture to Connect with Grieving Kids and Teens
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. Kids and teens often process grief through the lens of the […]