A Lunch and Learn Session
We often struggle to find the words to talk to kids about life-changing diagnoses, illness and death. Sometimes, we feel so unsure of what to say that we don’t say anything at all. But our kids need to be given the opportunity to engage in honest conversations about these life-changing events.
Those attending the webinar will learn to:
Training For School Teachers
Sign up for this immersive Grief Education Training course and learn how to better support students experiencing loss and grief in meaningful, age-appropriate ways. Imagine’s Training and Education Program will provide educators with practical knowledge, helpful tools, and strategies to create compassionate, grief-informed classrooms and school communities.
Did you know that 1 in 13 children in New Jersey will experience the death of a parent or sibling before age 18? Childhood grief is more common than many realize, and students benefit from having caring, supportive adults who understand how to respond. Together, we can help ensure that no student feels alone in their grief.
*This training is specifically for school teachers.
3-Day Intensive
This is an experiential learning opportunity designed to deepen your understanding of grief and strengthen your ability to support children, teens, and families who are grieving.
This 18-hour training (inclusive of a one-hour lunch break each day) offers a small, supportive learning environment with no more than 12 participants.
Led by Veronica C. Ortiz, LPC, Imagine’s Training and Education Director, this training blends professional development with personal reflection. Participants will engage in a model similar to Imagine’s peer support groups—offering space to reflect on personal and professional experiences with loss, while building practical skills to support others.
Through guided discussion, reflection, and hands-on practice, you will gain tools, language, and confidence to companion individuals and families navigating grief in both personal and professional settings.
Who Should Attend:
Mental health professionals, school counselors, educators, clergy, community members, and anyone supporting children and families who are grieving.
