Grief Education Webinars

Dougy Center's Grief Education Webinars provide in-depth information and strategies for real world applications. Whether you're a helping professional or supporting someone who is grieving, these topics will help you better understand grief through a variety of topics.

All webinars are live at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on the scheduled day. A list of resources you can download at no coast, as well as a link to the recorded webinar will also be emailed to you. The recording is active for 30 days.

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Context Matters: Navigating Grief Through an Intersectional Lens

presented by Cristina Chipriano, L.C.S.W., F.T.

January 21, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, January 20, 2027

Grief is contextual — it is influenced and impacted by personal and social factors. Identity is multifaceted and this intersectionality can create complex encounters or paradoxical experiences for people when they are grieving. Join us in this webinar where we will explore inclusive practices to support people who are grieving and the multifaceted layers that can impact grief.

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More Storied than Storybook: Grief and Complex Relationships

presented by Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW

February 18, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, February 18, 2027

When someone dies, it is not uncommon for people to assume that our relationship with the person (or people) was a positive one. Navigating grief after the death of someone in our lives can be inherently complex, because relationships are complex. Just like grief, there can be complicating factors that make a loss even more challenging – especially mental health issues, abuse, substance use, unresolved conflict, or estrangement were involved. Join us in this webinar where we will discuss the challenges people face when grieving the death of someone with whom they had a complex and complicated relationship.

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Uncharted Territory: Supporting Children & Families Living with an Advanced Serious Illness

presented by Rebecca Hobbs-Lawrence, MA

March 11, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, March 10, 2027

Navigating the reality of a family member living with an advanced serious illness can be complex and overwhelming. Children and teens are deeply impacted by the ongoing presence of a serious illness in their daily lives. The uncertainty, role changes, and grief they experience can leave lasting impacts. In this webinar, we will explore the unique challenges faced by children, teens, and families living in the shadow of serious illness. We’ll discuss the needs of children at various developmental stages, the importance of honest and age-appropriate communication, and how professionals and caregivers can provide meaningful support during these critical moments. Join us as we navigate this uncharted territory together, centering the voices and needs of the youngest family members during times of profound change.

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Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education

presented by Cristina Chipriano, L.C.S.W., F.T.

April 15, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, April 14, 2027

Being grief-informed sets the foundation for understanding and responding to the needs of people who are grieving someone in their life who has died. Misassumptions lead to misunderstanding and mistreatment. Tune in for more information on this important topic, including the ten core principles of grief-informed practice.

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What to Say & How to Listen: Practical Skills for Supporting Kids & Teens Who are Grieving

presented by Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW

May 20, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, May 19, 2027

When a child or teen experiences the death of someone important in their life, caring adults often want to help but may feel unsure about what to say or do. This interactive, skills-based training offers practical, grief-informed strategies for communicating with young people who are grieving in ways that foster connection, safety, and support. Participants will learn key listening skills, explore helpful responses to grief-related situations, and identify approaches that build trust while honoring each young person's unique grief experience. Designed for adults who live, work, or volunteer with youth, this session focuses on simple, meaningful actions that can make a lasting difference.

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Grief in the Shadows: Supporting Children and Teens After a Stigmatized Death

presented by Melissa Peede Thompson, MS

September 16, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, September 15, 2027

While any type of death can leave families feeling isolated, some are met with more shame and stigma than others. Deaths from suicide, homicide, substance use, or certain illnesses may evoke disapproval or blame toward the person for how they died, distracting from who they were and how they lived. This webinar explores the unique challenges faced by children and teens who are grieving a stigmatized death. We will discuss the profound emotional complexities, including the guilt, blame, powerlessness, and fear, that can accompany these losses. Join us as we consider best practices for challenging stigma and providing meaningful support for children and families who are grieving a death that may be shrouded in silence and judgment.

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Navigating Grief During the Holidays

presented by Meredith Kelley, LCSW

October 28, 2027
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $70/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, October 27, 2027

The end of year holidays can be especially challenging for children, teens, and families who are grieving. In this webinar, we’ll explore various considerations during the holiday season for families who are grieving (e.g., expectations, pressures, rituals) and helpful ways to support families this holiday season.

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Free to Attend: Children's Grief Awareness Day Webinar

Each year, Dougy Center's Children's Grief Awareness Day Webinar is free to attend with your registration.

Watch here for details. Children's Grief Awareness Day is November 18, 2027.