Aug 21, 2022
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“Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss came to our event and provided training for participants that truly struck a chord with those who attended. The training was insightful, honest and candid in the manner in which it addressed, discussed and engaged participants. I was anticipating, given the topic, I would leave feeling downhearted. Instead, I felt at ease, and like there was an understanding amongst the participants. My domino piece still sits on my dresser as a reminder of the training.” —Laura Del Prete-Conde, Deputy Director at NAMI NJ
Imagine’s mission is to ensure no child grieves alone. We recognize not every child will be able to participate in our grief peer support groups, which is why our Training and Education Program is so essential.
Imagine’s Training and Education Program, available in English and Spanish, provides schools and organizations with the tools and knowledge needed to better support children who experience any type of loss. The same skills and information can be used for adults to support one another. By providing trainings within schools and organizations, Imagine is creating grief informed communities. This takes our vision from no child grieves alone, to no one grieves alone.
Together, we can create grief informed communities so that wherever those who are grieving turn, there will be people who can offer them support, empathy and compassion.
Grief is the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. It shows up at school for students and workplaces for adults. Learn more about ways to help ensure these spaces are supportive for all those who are grieving any type of loss.
North Star Academy Mental Health Support Team who participated in Imagine’s 101, 201, 301, and Loss and Grief Specialist trainings.
At Imagine, we are committed to creating communities where those who are grieving can find compassionate and supportive companions wherever they go. Imagine provides training and education to various stakeholder groups within the school community tailored to their specific role: leadership, mental health support team, teachers, parents/caregivers, and students.
We all deal with many different types of loss: death, mental and physical illness, divorce, domestic violence, addiction, foster care, incarceration, etc. Imagine partners with organizations to provide the skills and knowledge needed to best support fellow team members and clients who are grieving any type of loss. When people who are grieving receive support, they learn to cope with their loss and develop resilience to cope with future losses.
“Imagine’ provided a thorough overview and deep-dive into the world of grief, providing us with tools, terms, and frameworks to think about grief in different ways in the work we do in prisons and in the community in the aftermath of violence. Their facilitators were well-prepared, thoughtful, and heartfelt guides in a place that’s not necessarily comfortable to explore. I’m grateful for the work they do!”
—Julian Ward, Facilitator at The Ahimsa Collective (located in California)
“Imagine’s Loss and Grief Specialist training provided a safe space for learning and reflection that elevated our work and strengthened our support for grievers. We’re proud to be moving toward a grief-informed school district through this partnership.”
Please contact Veronica C. Ortiz, LPC – Training and Education Director at veronica@Imaginenj.org or fill out our Training and Education Interest Form.
Join us for our FREE community workshops and webinars held at various times throughout the year!
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