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Grief as a Mental Disorder: The Movement to Pathologize Grief

presented by Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT
April 6, 2023
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Pacific Times
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes at 10 a.m., PDT, April 5, 2023

Labeling people who are grieving with “mental disorders” like Prolonged Grief Disorder, Complicated Grief, or Dysfunctional Grief has its proponents and critics. In this webinar we’ll take a brief but critical look at the movement and evidence for pathologizing grief, some of the implications of doing so, and why this matters.

It's Complicated: Death, Grief, & Estranged Relationships

presented by Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW
June 8, 2023
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PDT
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PDT, June 7, 2023

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.


Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education

presented by Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT
September 7, 2023
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, September 6, 2023

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.

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