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Speaking Grief Blog: Grief-Aware Gatherings
The latest in an on-going blog series for Penn State Outreach: Discussing grief and the holidays is tricky. It can contribute to the false narrative that grief follows some sort of predictable path. For some, the winter holiday season can activate grief. For others,...
I earned my Certification in Thanatology!
I'm thrilled to share that I'm now Certified in Thanatology (the study of Death, Dying, Loss, and Bereavement) through the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). Immersing myself in the content needed to prep for this exam in the weeks immediately...
PTA “Our Children” Blog: Is it a Behavior Problem or is it Grief?
Is it a behavior problem, or is it grief?When kids act out, shut down, or struggle in school, it’s easy to assume it’s defiance, attention-seeking, or a lack of discipline. But sometimes, it’s grief.In this post for the PTA Our Children Blog, I explore how grief in...
Speaking Grief Blog: 5 Myths about Children’s Grief
The latest in an on-going blog series for Penn State Outreach: October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you’ve experienced this kind of loss or infertility, we see you. Your grief is valid. If you’ve never experienced this loss, there’s a good chance...
The Apologies Podcast: Charlene Lam
Charlene Lam is a certified grief coach, speaker, and founder of The Grief Gallery. After her mother died suddenly in 2013, Charlene leaned into her creativity and instincts as a curator to guide herself through grief. In her interview for The Apologies Podcast,...
Learning Grief featured in NETA Roundup
“My friend’s mom died. What should I say to them?” How would you respond if a child or teen in your life asked you this question? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. Most of us weren’t taught how to navigate the big feelings that come with loss, so how are we...
PTA “Our Children” Blog: 5 Myths About Children’s Grief
An estimated 1 in 12 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. And that number does not account for other bereavements, like grandparents or pets, or non-death losses like caregiver divorce or incarceration. Most of us...
Speaking Grief Blog: Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, and Infertility
The latest in an on-going blog series for Penn State Outreach: October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you’ve experienced this kind of loss or infertility, we see you. Your grief is valid. If you’ve never experienced this loss, there’s a good chance...
Upcoming Keynote: The Tides Program Grief Matters Seminar
I'm excited to be deliver the keynote, "Speaking and Learning Grief: How to Normalize, Navigate, and Support Loss," at The Tides Program Grief Matters Seminar in November. I Click here to learn more and register.
Faith and Grief Podcast: Learning Grief
I first spoke with Shelley Craig, host of the Faith and Grief podcast, back in 2020 when Speaking Grief launched. It was a joy to catch up with her and discuss WPSU's latest grief literacy resource, Learning Grief. We also talked about my personal experience with...