Events

Write Your Heart Out: Self Expression to cope with grief, loss, trauma, & stress Live Interactive Webinar

Zoom

The 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

Zoom

View 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 […]

The Rhythm of Emotion: The Use of Music Therapy to Give Voice to Grieving Children & Adolescents

Zoom

This 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

Zoom

Click 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

Zoom

It 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 […]

Occupational Therapy’s Role in Supporting Children’s Grief: Tools, Sensory Strategies, and When to Refer

Zoom

View 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

Zoom

Click here to view the slides → This session is part of the 2022 Data and Evaluation Training Series. To view the other sessions, click on the title below. 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 […]

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and the Grieving Process of Children

Zoom

Children 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 meeting […]

Courageous Well-being: Strategies for Personal and Professional Renewal

Zoom

Coping and self-confidence in your work require taking the time to understand the evidence-based literature and use effective strategies to enhance your well-being, find meaning in your work and discover joy and support in relationships. This session will explore the essence of courageous well-being. Based on evidence-based strategies, attendees will explore nontraditional approaches to minimize […]

2023 Data and Evaluation Training Series #1: Data Basics

Zoom

This session is part of the 2023 Data and Evaluation Training Series, to view the other sessions, click on the title below. This session - Session 1: Data Basics Session 2: Program Evaluation Basics Session 3: Theory of Change Session 4: Program Evaluation Planning Given limited resources and stretched capacity, data collection procedures and program […]