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Dougy Center is offering 1.5 Clinical CEs for each webinar (except for the November webinar) through the Oregon Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Please add CEUs for each webinar at registration.

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

presented by Rebecca Hobbs-Lawrence, M.A.
January 22, 2026
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, January 21, 2026

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.

Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education

presented by Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT
February 19, 2026
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, February 18, 2026

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.

More Storied than Storybook, Grief and Complex Relationships

presented by Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW
March 19, 2026
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, March 18, 2026

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.

Thank you to the New York Life Foundation for their continued support on topics surrounding access, belonging, 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.

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