This webinar will define grief (It’s a wider definition than most think), dispel myths about grief and share the hidden things that make the experience of grief so difficult. The presenter will discuss the connection between grief and health and give practical strategies to support yourself and stay well as you work hard to support others.
Participants will learn how to support themselves and support others in meaningful ways (physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually) amid loss and change. Practical strategies and words to say (when you don’t know what to say) are included.
Intended Audience: Anyone who wants to know how to better care for themselves and/or others amid loss and change. Those, like guardians, who support/care for others professionally are the obvious audience, but anyone can participate and learn.
About the Presenter: Rachel Weinstein, M.S. Ed.
Rachel Weinstein has over 25 years of experience in the field of grief and loss and has appeared as a grief expert on local and national television, on syndicated radio programs, and in syndicated newspapers in the United States. She is the owner of “Jacksonville Center for Grief and Loss” and provides support, education, and consultation for loss and life transition. She spent the early part of her career as a general therapist prior to experiencing a personal loss. That loss awakened her to how little most well-intentioned helping professionals know about distinguishing grief from clinical depression and often what was done and said made the grief experience even harder. Family and friends were equally ill-equipped to show up in a way that felt supportive. After getting through her loss, she pursued additional training on understanding and supporting grief and loss. Rachel is passionate about helping others, particularly helping professionals, better understand grief, literally support it, and take care of themselves in their quest to support others.
Note: This webinar is not eligible for continuing education credit.
