Upcoming Trainings

Grief Education Webinars
Dougy Center is offering 1.5 Clinical CEs for each webinar through the Oregon Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Please add CEUs for each webinar at registration.
Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education
presented by Monique B. Mitchell, Ph.D., F.T.
September 11, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, September 10, 2025
Being grief-informed sets the foundation for understanding and responding to the needs of people who are grieving the death of someone in their lives. Misassumptions lead to misunderstanding and mistreatment. Tune in for more information on this important topic, including the ten core principles of grief-informed practice.
Navigating Grief During the Holidays
presented by Jana DeCristofaro, L.C.S.W.
October 30, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, October 29, 2025
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.
Grief in the Teenage Years: What We Miss & What They Need
presented by Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW, Alysha Lacey, LPC, ATR, FT, Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT, and Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT
Children's Grief Awareness Day, November 20, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
FREE TO ATTEND
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, November 19, 2025
Teens navigating grief often respond with phrases like, "I'm fine" or "It's no big deal," leaving adults uncertain whether to inquire further. Yet, beneath the surface, many teens carry the weight of their loss in silence. In this webinar, Dougy Center staff will explore the unique ways teens experience and express grief, dispel common myths, and offer strategies for creating safe spaces where they feel seen, heard, and supported.
Thank you to the New York Life Foundation for their continued support on topics surrounding equity, inclusion, and Dougy Center's commitment to children who are grieving.
Additional Information
We’re pleased to offer discounted pricing for current students. Please contact us to request a coupon code.
If you have registered for a webinar and need to cancel for any reason, Dougy Center can provide a full refund until registration for the webinar closes (10 a.m. Pacific the day prior to the webinar). After registration closes, we unfortunately are not able to provide a refund, but can offer a credit for a future webinar. Please contact us at training@dougy.org to request a refund or credit.
Dougy Center webinars are not recorded.

2025 International Summer Institute
Join Dougy Center’s knowledgeable staff for an opportunity to learn the basics about The Dougy Center Model, a world renowned peer grief support model for children, teens, and their families. You’ll be joined by dynamic colleagues from across the United States and beyond who plan to implement The Dougy Center Model in their community.

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