by Lindsey Fenton | Mar 29, 2024 | Speaking Grief, What's New
I am thrilled to share that I will be speaking at the *JCBeCARE’s Symposium, “Towards a Compassionate Community: Call for Grief Literacy in Hong Kong” this May!
I’ll be delivering three talks:
-“Speaking Grief: Enhancing Grief Literacy Through Conversations About Loss”
-“Speaking Grief: How to Normalize, Navigate, and Support Loss”
-“Get Grief Out There: Leveraging Social Media to Enhance Awareness, Education, and Impact”
I’m honored to be part of the Alliance’s mission to promote grief literacy.
*The Jockey Club Bereavement Care and Support Alliance (JCBeCARE) is a project organized by the Department of Social Work and Social Administration of the University of Hong Kong, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. It aims to connect social service organizations and helping professionals in Hong Kong, so that bereaved people may receive necessary community and social support.
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by Lindsey Fenton | Dec 1, 2023 | What's New
I am honored, humbled, and excited to be joining the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) With nominations coming from across the nation and following an election by the membership of the organization, the NACG are membership and Board of Directors elected myself along with Kevin Carter, Cathy Fox, Annette R. March-Grier, Debbie Meyer, and Leila W. Salisbury to serve three-year terms beginning on January 1, 2024. Together, we will work to advance NACG’s mission of serving bereaved children and their families and helping ensure that no child grieves alone. Read the full press release here.
by Lindsey Fenton | Nov 6, 2023 | What's New
🌟 Break the Silence, Shatter the Stigma: Join Us in the Journey of Healing 🌟
Do you find it challenging to share the story of your loved one’s passing?
Are you tired of the awkward looks and the need to comfort others when you should be the one receiving comfort?
Perhaps you know how important it is to shatter the stigma surrounding suicide loss but aren’t sure where to begin.
You are not alone.
My friend Caro Brookings has united over 20 experts, authors and support providers from the suicide loss space. Together, we are here to guide YOU on breaking the silence and shattering the stigma, all while preserving the memory of your loved one.
I’m filled with gratitude to be part of this FREE 5-day interview series, and I’m eager to share my insights with you!
📅 Join us on November 6 as we embark on the journey of “Navigating Conversations After Suicide Loss.”
Secure your spot now by clicking the link below: https://interviews.navigatingconversations.org/lindsey
Let’s stand together, heal, and transform the conversation surrounding suicide loss. Your loved one’s memory deserves to shine brightly. 💫
by Lindsey Fenton | Oct 10, 2023 | What's New
We are constantly bombarded with bad news ranging from the struggling economy to climate change, and it can be easy to feel discouraged. But where there are problems, there are almost always solutions, and Pennsylvanians across the state are finding innovative ways to address the challenges in their communities. Watch this installment of the WPSU series Keystone Stories here.
by Lindsey Fenton | Aug 24, 2023 | What's New
When children pass routine eye screenings administered by their school nurse or pediatrician, it can create a false sense of security that leaves certain issues undiagnosed. That’s because screenings typically check distance vision whereas a full eye exam assess functions like visual acuity, eye tracking, convergence, and ocular health, among other things. These exams can identify a number of issues like spasms, farsightedness, and lack of eye coordination, which can impact learning and academic performance. Some studies have found that as many as 40% of students diagnosed with a learning disability actually have a vision issue, not a learning disability. In this WPSU short, Dr. Tracy Sepich, an optometrist at Restore Eye Care and Eye Gym, explains the importance of routine eye exams, especially for school-aged children, and the benefits of proper treatment. Watch here.
by Lindsey Fenton | Aug 17, 2023 | Speaking Grief, What's New
Exciting news for the on-going quest to create a more grief-aware society:
To expand on WPSU’s forerunner multimedia project, Speaking Grief, Imagine Learning Foundation has awarded WPSU a $100,000 grant to support the creation of Learning Grief, a free website, supplemented with community workshops and at-home learning materials, that will teach understanding and skills to support grieving children. Bereavement is the most common, and often overlooked, trauma suffered by children, and closely tied to poor academic performance. Learning Grief will provide age-appropriate lessons to help children navigate emotions dealing with grief and teach families and communities how to recognize grief and support children to deal with this trauma.
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