Grief in the Holidays Workshop
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. The Grief Center, a nonprofit organization providing free, open and ongoing support groups for grieving kids, families and adults, is pleased to offer a...
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How to be a Good Grief Friend
A free presentation by Mickey Kivitz, M.S. and Director of Education for The Grief Center of New Mexico. After the death of a loved one, surviving relatives, friends and community members...
Niños en Duelo, Familias en Desconsuelo
Presented in collaboration with OMI Grief Services Program Una presentación gratuita de Verónica Flores, directora del programa bilingüe del Grief Center of NM. La muerte de un miembro de la familia es un reto en cualquier circunstancia, pero la pérdida traumática conlleva un mayor riesgo de disfunción a largo plazo en la unidad familiar. Nuestras...
Supporting Grieving Students Webinar (for any school employee)
Space is limited. Click here to register. Before graduating high school, one in seven New Mexicans will grieve the death of a parent or sibling. Since New Mexico ranks 2nd in the nation in childhood bereavement, New Mexico students must navigate grief, in addition to their everyday school responsibilities, while pursuing their education. Regardless of...
Volunteer Appreciation & Mini Training
This training is an opportunity to connect with other volunteers who facilitate groups on the multiple other nights we offer. It's important for us to debrief and review the last group year as a whole. We will collaboratively evaluate and problem solve any challenges we may have experienced as well as share and celebrate the...
Grieving Children, Grieving Families Webinar (emphasis on accidental overdose loss)
A free presentation by Mickey Kivitz, M.S. and Director of Education for The Grief Center of New Mexico. The “Grieving Children, Grieving Families” presentations are a series of 1 hour talks for any caring adult interacting with a grieving child – as a guardian or community member. Based on the book Parenting Through Grief (written by...
Grieving Children, Grieving Families Webinar (for any caring adult)
A free presentation by Mickey Kivitz, M.S. and Director of Education for The Grief Center of New Mexico. Raising kids has always been a balancing act. When someone in the family dies, however, everyone’s world is turned upside down. Getting through the pain of your own loss while attending to your children's needs, who are also...
Art Workshop for Families & Adults
Art provides a safe, non-verbal way to express complex emotions. Mandala painting uses repetitive and circular patterns of mandalas to promote a sense of calm and centering. In this workshop, participants will paint their own mandala rocks and practice a short mindfulness meditation. Click here to register. Led by Suzanne Stern-Brant, LCSW, APHSW-C.
Sand Tray Workshop for Adults
Sand tray is a creative, expressive activity that helps the participant understand themselves and their life experiences by placing miniature figurines in a tray of sand. In this workshop adults will have a chance to create their own sand tray. Led by Ann Buck. Click here to register.
Grieving Children, Grieving Families Webinar (emphasis on homicide loss)
A free presentation by Mickey Kivitz, M.S. and Director of Education for The Grief Center of New Mexico. Raising kids has always been a balancing act. When someone in the family...
Grieving Children, Grieving Families Webinar (emphasis on supporting grief in schools, sports & scouts)
A free presentation by Mickey Kivitz, M.S. and Director of Education for The Grief Center of New Mexico. Raising kids has always been a balancing act. When someone in the family...
Grief Matters Workshop for Children & Teens
This is a half-day, hands-on workshop for 5-year-olds – teens. The different physical, expressive, and interactive activities that children rotate through (in same age peer groups) help them to identify...