Webinar – “Grief During the Holidays: Considerations for Youth and Caregivers”
Learn practical ways to support grieving children, teens and caregivers during the holiday season
The Illinois Family Resource Center (IFRC) will host “Grief During the Holidays: Considerations for Youth and Caregivers” on Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The holidays are not joyful for everyone. For children and teens experiencing grief, the holidays can bring:
- Difficult emotions
- Changes in routines
- Reminders of someone they miss
Join childhood bereavement educator Jessica Porté to gain strategies to support youth and empower caregivers. Jessica will discuss:
- Understanding youth grief
- Learning practical ways to support children, teens and caregivers during the holiday season
- Using rituals, memory-making activities and preparing children for changes in holiday routines
Jessica is a nationally known trainer with more than 15 years of experience providing grief support and trauma-informed care.
The webinar is free and open to anyone who supports grieving children and families.
For questions, please email CristinaB@hourhouse.org or NancyP@hourhouse.org.
Register for “Grief During the Holidays: Considerations for Youth and Caregivers” on Zoom.