Grief Centre upcoming live webinars
The Grief Centre is delighted to present the following professional development webinars in April. For more info visit our education portal: https://education.griefcentre.org.nz/
Living grief: Building client resilience in the face of life's futilities and ambiguous losses
This second webinar builds on last year’s session on bereavement-focused grief by exploring “living grief”—non-death-related losses such as infertility, health decline, estrangement, unmet hopes, and ambiguous or cumulative losses. Drawing on Attachment Theory, Neufeld’s Frustration–Adaptation-Aggression model, and Internal Family Systems, Ruth will show how clinicians can support clients to stay adaptive and soft-hearted, engage in Self-led grieving, and transform frustration into healthy adaptation—helping clients get better, not bitter, in the face of life’s inevitable futilities.
Presenter: Dr Ruth Lawson-McConnell
Live Webinar: Monday 20th April, 1-3pm (Full recording will be provided to all registrants if you miss this webinar)
Book Now: https://education.griefcentre.org.nz/course/livinggrief0426
Addiction and grief in practice: Supporting whānau through loss, ambiguity, and ongoing connection
In this interactive webinar, we explore the complex nature of addiction, how it affects not only the individual but also their whanau, friends, and communities.
We will explore the often-overlooked experience of grief in relation to active addiction. Participants will be guided through culturally grounded frameworks and practical tools to deepen understanding, foster connection (whanaungatanga), and to support healing and wellbeing.
Through facilitated discussion, breakout activities, and reflective practice, this session provides a safe space to unpack difficult emotions, share lived experience and learn about common coping strategies with a focus on self-care. Note: Due to the interactive nature of this webinar, it will be available LIVE ONLY and no recording will be provided. Please ensure you can attend live before registering.
Presenter: Suzy Morrison
Live Webinar: Tuesday 28th April, 1-3pm (Live only – no recording provided)
Book here: https://education.griefcentre.org.nz/course/addiction0426
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