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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...
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...
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...
COPE Workshop: How to Human: Connecting Through Grief
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to work with COPE Foundation on an upcoming workshop.Join me on Tuesday, September 24 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm for "How to Human: Connecting Through Grief."In this workshop, I'll share strategies for how to communicate with your...
WPSU: Speaking Grief Screening
We had a moving screening and engaging discussion of Speaking Grief at WPSU. I moderated a panel with grief professionals from the community: Marisa Vicere, founder and president of the Jana Maria Foundation, Evelyn Wald, program director for TIDES, and Dr. Natalie...