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, PhD, FT
January 9, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes 10 a.m., PST, January 8, 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. 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 as an Addiction? The Dangers of Pathologizing Grief
presented by Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT
February 20, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes at 10 a.m., PST, February 19, 2025
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: Grief and Estranged Relationships
presented by Jana DeCristofaro, LCSW
March 6, 2025
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., PST
Cost: $65/person
Registration closes at 10 a.m., PST, March 5, 2024
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.
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 Virtual Professional Seminar
January 27-31, 2025
Join Dougy Center’s knowledgeable staff for an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of grief education across the lifespan. While the majority of helping professionals do not have formal grief education, the 2025 Virtual Professional Seminar will provide the tools and information to become grief-informed. Learn with colleagues from around the United States and beyond who support, or plan to support, children and families who are grieving. Participation will be capped at 20 in order to achieve an optimal experience for all participants.
Registration opens soonPlease note that this seminar is similar in content and has overlap with our online introductory course, Supporting Children, Teens, and Young Adults Who are Grieving.
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