Holidays & Grief:
Finding a Way Forward

Webinar Series

You Are Not Alone

Throughout the year, holidays are often about joy and togetherness, but for someone who is grieving, they can be particularly challenging. The absence of a loved one can feel even more pronounced during occasions filled with traditions and memories you shared together.

Our webinar series is designed to reassure you that you’re not alone in your grief. Each virtual event features speakers seasoned in the language of loss and grief — offering knowledge and understanding. With compassionate hearts and listening ears, they will share insights, stories, and tips and tools to help you carry forward.

Unable to attend? Simply RSVP, and we’ll send you the link after the event.

PLEASE NOTE: Our webinars are designed to supplement, not replace, the guidance and expertise of your funeral service professionals, health care providers, and grief and bereavement specialists. If you have any concerns, we strongly encourage you to seek professional support.

Our Finding A Way Forward Webinar Series is offered in collaboration with:

Upcoming Webinars

  • Mothers and Loss

    DATE: Tuesday, MAY 7, 2024
    TIME:     7:00 pm EST | Virtual (ZOOM)

    ABOUT THE EVENT
    Join us for this free event, which will delve into navigating Mother’s Day following the loss of one’s own mother, whether recent or distant. Explore honoring traditions and forging new ones. Additionally, we'll discuss the impact of Mother’s Day on women who have lost children, and how family dynamics evolve post-loss, including parenting in the absence of a mother.

    SPEAKERS
    Hope Edelman | New York Times Bestselling author of Motherless Daughters and the follow-up Motherless Mothers.

    Kristen Ernst | Founder of the Center for Hope and Healing, licensed counselor and bereaved parent.

    Andy McNiel | McNiel holds a master’s degree in Counseling, is the former CEO of The National Alliance for Children’s Grief, and consultant to The Compassionate Friends Network and TAPS organization.

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  • Fathers and Loss

    DATE: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
    TIME:     7:00 pm EST | Virtual (ZOOM)

    ABOUT THE EVENT
    Like our Mother’s Day event, this webinar will focus on a variety of issues related to fathers and grief. Specifically, we’ll explore topics like navigating Father’s Day following the loss of one’s own father, including honoring traditions and establishing new ones, parenting in the absence of a father and how family dynamics are impacted after the death of a father.

    SPEAKERS
    Denna Babul | Registered Nurse and author of The Fatherless Daughter Project: Understanding our Losses and Reclaiming our Lives.

    Reid Peterson | Founded Grief Refuge following the deaths of his father and stepfather. Holds a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology.

    Leslie Gray Streeter | Widowed mother, columnist and author of Black Widow.

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  • Veterans and Grief

    DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024
    TIME: 7:00 pm EST | Virtual (ZOOM)

    ABOUT THE EVENT
    At the very core of military service is self-sacrifice in the interest of the greater good. This webinar will focus on how that concept and the experience of military service can complicate the processing of loss, grief and trauma. Our presenters will help participants understand the unique grief support needs of veterans and how trauma can impact the veteran’s ability to navigate the grief journey.

    SPEAKERS
    James Harris | Army veteran and Founder of Men to Heal, a movement to bring awareness to the stigma around mental health among boys/men and underserved populations.

    Meghan Riordan Jarvis | Psychotherapist focusing on trauma and grief and author of End of the Hour: A Therapist’s Memoir.

    Andy McNiel | McNiel holds a masters degree in counseling, is the former CEO of The National Alliance for Children’s Grief, and is consultant to The Compassionate Friends Network and TAPS organization.

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  • Grief & The Winter Holidays

    DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024
    TIME: 7:00 pm EST | Virtual (ZOOM)

    ABOUT THE EVENT
    We all know the holidays are a difficult time for grievers. Between managing the traditional and deeply meaningful activities without an important person, dealing with questions of spirituality and faith that often follow a death, and attempting to find the right way to comfort children and others who may not have the capacity to process grief, the holidays can simply be too much. This webinar will explore all of these topics and offer tips for getting through this difficult time.

    SPEAKERS
    TBD

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On Demand Webinars

Mothers & Loss

Understanding How Men, Women and Children Grieve Differently

Honoring Beloved Holiday Traditions and Permission to Establish New Ones

Additional Resources

Our panel of experts have helped curate a list of resources designed to help you navigate your grief and support those who are grieving.

Supporting Children who are Grieving

Peer-to-Peer Support Groups

Looking for more support?

If your grief is becoming overwhelming and more than you can comfortably manage, please consider reaching out to a licensed therapist. Contact your local hospice, funeral service professional, or trusted friend/relative for assistance.

Supporting Men who are Grieving

Supporting Women who are Grieving

  • Hope Edelman