Family Loss and Grief Education for Communities, Families,
and Professionals
Despite the extensive training they receive, mental health professionals, social workers, community activists and other professionals may not know all the ins and outs of how to deal with grieving individuals, families and communities. I devote part of my practice to providing education on family loss and grief issues so you can better meet your clients’ needs. My services include:
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Workshops, seminars, and symposiums
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Small group training or team training
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Keynote addresses and professional conferences
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Therapeutic case consultation and supervision
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Community outreach
Presentation Topics
Whether working with individual teams, organizations or community outreach groups, I tailor my materials to meet your specific goals. Topics will vary depending on your needs, but past engagements have focused on:
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Assessing loss in families, both clear and ambiguous
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The family dynamics of unresolved or complicated grief
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Stress management for surviving family members
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Caregiving and dementia, including how to deal with the ambiguous loss of dementia
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Ambiguous loss theory and working with families of the missing
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The myth of “closure” and the stages of grieving
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Therapeutic techniques for dealing with ambiguous loss
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Coping with loss and cultivating resilience
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Ambiguous loss and mental illness
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Finding meaning and hope in loss
Schedule Your Training Session or Seminar
Whatever your organization’s goals, I’m happy to partner with you. Call me at (763) 237-2053 or send me an email with your inquiry to discuss details and pricing.