Community Workshops

IMAGINE IS A CENTER FOR COPING WITH LOSS

Upcoming Community Workshops

Supporting Children Coping with Loss

Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss is working to create grief informed communities where those who are grieving will be surrounded by family, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches and others who are able to provide support following a loss. We have several upcoming community workshops that will be offered for free to the public as part of this effort. Below you’ll find our upcoming workshop topics and links to register. We hope you’ll join us in our effort to create grief informed communities where no one grieves alone.

DATE: May 23, 2024

TIME: 7:00-8:30pm

PLACE: Via Zoom

Grief in the Black Community: An Invitation to Allyship

Those who attend this webinar will learn to:

  • Describe social justice and its connection to grief
  • Examine the intersectionality of grief and racism
  • Recognize the different types of grief and loss and their impact
  • Identify action steps you can take to support members of the Black community who are grieving

Presented by Imagine’s Training and Education Director, Veronica C. Ortiz, LPC and Grief Educator, Connie Palmer, LCSW, this webinar is for anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding and awareness of grief in the Black community while honoring and remembering the death anniversary of George Floyd.

DATE: June 6, 2024

TIME: 7:00-8:30pm

PLACE: Via Zoom

Loss, Grief, and Resilience in the LGBTQ+ Community

1.5 CE credits will be offered for this session.

This synchronous, interactive webinar is designed at a beginning level for social workers at all levels of experience and licensure (LCSW, LSW, BSW) to gain a working knowledge and awareness of the interconnectedness of grief, loss, and LGBTQ+ identities.

This webinar is open to ALL who are interested.

After attending the workshop participants will be able to:

  • Identify the different types of grief and loss that pertain to the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Explore the intersectionality of grief and identity.
  • Identify protective factors and action steps you can take to uplift the LGBTQ+ people in your life.

This webinar will be presented in English and Spanish. The English webinar will be presented by Imagine’s Clinical Program Supervisor, Abigail Priece, LPC, and Grief Educator, Connie Palmer, LCSW. The Spanish webinar will be presented by Imagine’s Training and Education Director, Veronica C. Ortiz, LPC, and Bilingual Program Manager, Sonia Nunez. This webinar is for anyone who wants to gain knowledge and awareness of the interconnectedness of grief, loss, and LGBT+ identities.

Mental Health Professionals Seeking CEs, click here for more information.

Past Webinar Recordings:

Through this free, pre-recorded webinar you will learn:

  • Ways to incorporate the one you lost into your celebratory traditions
  • What to expect when grieving during the holidays
  • How you can have all your feelings this holiday season

Please consider donating to help make webinars like this one possible. With your help, we can continue providing exceptional grief support to families who need it and educate the community on how to help those coping with loss.

For more information Imagine’s Training & Education Program, please contact Imagine’s Training & Education Director, Veronica C. Ortiz, LPC at veronica@imaginenj.org or 908-228-3358.  

 

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