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...

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 seek to comfort the bereaved. At the same time, it is commonly reported that people are unsure of what to say and how to approach...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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.

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...

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...

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...