Community Offerings &
Professional Development

At Jeff’s Place, we know that an important part of achieving the vision that no one grieves alone is increasing grief literacy, to help build the skills of communities, schools, faith-based institutions, and professionals to support children and adolescents who are grieving. Jeff’s Place offers workshops, consultations, and trainings for different audiences on-site at Jeff’s Place, in the community, and virtually, depending on preference and need. Program pricing is determined based on program content, duration, and other factors. For more information, email [email protected].

Community Offerings: Educational and Experiential

Community workshops and offerings are geared towards the public. They range from 1 hour to ½ day in length. They can be held in person or virtually.  Below is a sample list, and we can tailor offerings to needs and settings. For more information, click here.

  • Understanding and supporting grieving children and adolescents
  • Parenting when there is a serious illness in the family
  • Parenting following the death of a spouse/partner
  • Grief and mindfulness
  • Nia and Yoga
  • Coping with the holidays
  • Art to Remember
  • GO Program (Grievers Orientation)
  • Memory Walk
  • Specialized, time-limited support groups

Consultations

Jeff’s Place staff is available for consultations addressing individual or situational challenges related to death and grief. Consultations can be conducted in person or virtually, through single or multiple sessions, depending on need.

Schools, community and faith-based organizations, and therapists: Jeff’s Place provides consultations to schools in anticipation of or following a death that impacts the school community, typically 1 – 2 sessions. These sessions can be followed by more in-depth training to address ongoing need.

Professional Development

Professions of many disciplines and a variety of settings encounter grieving children. Jeff’s Place provides trainings for professionals who are interested in developing their skills for working with children, adolescents, and their families. These trainings are periodically scheduled by Jeff’s Place or can be provided to professional groups and organizations on request. Trainings can be conducted in person or virtually, and are aimed at therapists, teachers, nurses, and other professionals caring for young people. Below is a sample list, and we can tailor offerings to needs and settings. For more information, click here.

  • Understanding and supporting grieving children and adolescents
  • Supporting children after traumatic or unexpected death
  • Sibling grief
  • Disenfranchised grief
  • Death after overdose and suicide
  • Parenting following the death of a spouse/partner

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