Holidays & Grief:
Finding a Way Forward
FREE 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Our free 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
Fathers & Loss
June 11, 2025 @ 7 P.M. EST
Featuring Barri Leiner Grant, Nick Shaw, Carla Fernandez, and Allison Gilbert
Join us for this free event, Fathers and Loss, as we explore the many layers of grief connected to losing a father — whether the loss is recent or many years past. Our speakers will offer insights on honoring old traditions, creating new ones, and navigating the evolving dynamics of family life after a father's death. We’ll also discuss how grief shapes our identity and relationships over time. This conversation will offer compassionate tools, personal stories, and community support for anyone moving through the complexities of loss.
Grandparents & Loss
September 3, 2025 @ 7 P.M. EST
Featuring Reid Peterson, Rachel Kodanaz, and Dr. Heidi Horsley
Join us for this free event, Grandparents and Loss, as we explore the unique grief that comes with losing a grandparent and the lasting impact they have on our lives. Whether your loss is recent or years in the past, this conversation will offer guidance on preserving memories, making space for personal healing, and navigating family roles after a grandparent’s death. Featuring Reid Peterson, Rachel Kodanaz, and Dr. Heidi Horsley, and moderated by Allison Gilbert, this webinar offers thoughtful insights and practical tools for honoring legacy and moving forward with love.
On Demand Webinars
Mothers & Loss
Featuring: Alica Forneret, Shelby Forsythia, Jessica Fein, Mary-Frances O’Connor, Cara Belvin, Heather Stang, and Nneka Mokona
Join us for a 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.
Grief & The Winter Holidays: Supporting Kids, Understanding Spirituality, and Finding Joy
Featuring: Brennan Wood and Corey Kennard
The holidays can be overwhelming for grievers. From comforting children to navigating faith and spiritual questions, this webinar dives into ways to find light in a difficult season. Listen in for heartfelt advice and practical tools to support yourself and others.
Grief & The Winter Holidays: How Men, Women, and Children Grieve Differently
Featuring: Joe Primo and Vicki Jay
Grief looks different for everyone, especially during the holidays. This webinar offers insights into how men, women, and children experience loss uniquely, along with tools to better support each other during this emotional season.
Grief & The Holidays: Honoring Traditions and Embracing New Ones
Featuring: Joe Primo
The holidays are filled with memories, both cherished and painful. This webinar offers support to those grieving by exploring ways to honor beloved traditions, let go of what feels too heavy, and create new rituals that bring comfort and joy.
Veterans & Grief
Featuring: James Harris, Meghan Riordan Jarvis, and Andy McNiel
This webinar explores how the sacrifices of military service shape and complicate grief and trauma for veterans and their loved ones. Whether you’re supporting a veteran or grieving a veteran’s loss, this conversation offers compassionate insights to help navigate these unique challenges.
Mothers & Loss
Featuring: Hope Edelman, Kristin Ernst, and Andy McNiel
Mother’s Day can stir deep emotions for those grieving. This webinar explores honoring lost mothers, creating new traditions, and navigating family dynamics. Panelists also discuss how grief impacts women who have lost children, offering insight and support for this tender journey.
Fathers & Loss
Featuring: Denna Babul, Reid Peterson, and Leslie Gray Streeter
Father’s Day can be a bittersweet time for those grieving. This webinar shares ways to honor fathers who have passed, establish new traditions, and navigate parenting or family dynamics after their loss. Thoughtful insights and actionable tools are shared throughout the conversation.
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
For Grief’s Facebook Community
Child Loss - Compassionate Friends
Suicide Loss - The Alliance of Hope
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