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Learn with colleagues from around the United States and beyond who support, or plan to support, children and families who are grieving.
Learn how to:
- Identify the core principles and tenets of grief-informed practice
- Develop awareness of personal beliefs, biases, and attitudes about loss and grief
- Broaden your knowledge base about loss, grief, and developmental considerations of people who are grieving across the lifespan
- Support individuals who are grieving using grief-informed best practices and resources
- Practice and incorporate grief-informed language in personal and professional settings
In addition, you can earn 7.25 of Clinical and 1 Cultural Continuing Education Credit through the Oregon Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Learn more about this important training opportunity and register here.
| | Free webinar on Children's Grief Awareness Day focuses on supporting teens who are grieving | |
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.
On Children's Grief Awareness Day, November 20, join Dougy Center staff for Grief in the Teenage Years: What We Miss & What They Need to 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.
This webinar is free to attend with registration, thanks to a generous grant from the New York Life Foundation. Learn more and register here.
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| Learn more about supporting people who are grieving — join these Grief Education Webinars | | |
Becoming Grief Informed: The Foundations of Grief Education
September 11, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PT
presented by Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT
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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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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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Uncharted Territory: Supporting Children and Families Living with an Advanced Serious Illness
January 22, 2026
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PT
presented by Rebecca Hobbs-Lawrence, M.A.
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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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Webinars are $65 per person with discounted pricing when you register for two at the same time. CEUs can be added to any webinar for an additional $15. Registration closes at 10 a.m. Pacific the day prior to the webinar.
In collaboration with the Oregon Chapter of the National Association of Social Work, each of these webinars are eligible for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU). If you are interested in earning CEUs make sure you add them to your cart at checkout.
| | 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. | | “Grief is to Feel, Not Fix” | | | | We are thrilled to share that Dougy Center's Executive Director, Brennan Wood, recently presented a powerful TEDx talk titled "Grief is to Feel, Not Fix." In this talk, Brennan shares her personal story and some profound insights about grief. This video is a wonderful resource for people who are grieving and anyone seeking to understand more about loss. Watch here. | | Explore the Foundations of Grief Education in this online course | Dougy Center offers insights into the fundamentals of grief in our online course, Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education. The course provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills to understand the core principles of grief-informed best practices. Through engaging modules and real-world examples, learners will gain clear action steps to apply these principles to their personal and professional lives. Whether you are a professional working with people who are grieving, an individual hoping to help someone in your life who has experienced loss, or someone wishing to better understand grief for personal growth, this is the course for you. Find more information and register for the course here. |
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2025 International Summer Institute
A warm thank you to all the attendees who joined us for this year’s annual International Summer Institute last July. We were delighted to offer this training to individuals interested in learning the basics about The Dougy Center Model so they can be equipped with the information and skills to implement peer grief support groups in their communities. Through trainings including Dougy Center’s International Summer Institute, more than 500 organizations worldwide have learned The Dougy Center Model and have brought much needed peer grief support programs to children, teens, and families who are grieving.
“I absolutely loved this training. I felt it was a perfect balance of listen and learn, and interactive learning. It felt inclusive and respectful of everyone's backgrounds.”
- International Summer Institute attendee
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