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SUMMARY:Building Bridges of Support
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to support the grievers in your community through this interactive training provided by Lightways Grief Counselors.\nThis is a two-part hybrid series:\nAugust 11th & August 18th from 9am-12pm\, 8:30am Check In/Light Breakfast\nBuilding Bridges of Support: Training for Community Grief Responders\nWe can all get better at grief\, and learning what is most helpful to grievers after the death of a loved one will increase your confidence in what to do or say to support them. This training is designed for community members and leaders (i.e. healthcare providers\, religious organizations\, community service providers\, senior living community staff\, funeral home directors\, etc.) who are interested in supporting their grievers in their community. All participants will receive a certificate of completion and can earn up to 6 CEUs. \nTraining Topics\n\nCommon Misconceptions about Grief\nCoping Tips for Grief\nWhat is Helpful Vs Not Helpful to Griever\nHow to Start a Support Group in your Community\nThe Importance of Rituals to Honor Those We’ve Lost\nHelpful Grief Support Resources\n\nFor more information contact us at 815.460.3282 \nFree event\, register below.\n*Although we do recommend attending in person\, there is an option to participate in the training virtually. \n\n\n                \n                        \n                             \n                        					\n						Δ\n						\n						\n\n					\n                        InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Participants Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Agency/Organization Name(Required)Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Please share what you are interested to learn to help you to support the grievers in your community(Required)August 11th  - I plan to attend\n			\n					\n					in person\n			\n			\n					\n					virtually\n			August 18th  - I plan to attend\n			\n					\n					in person\n			\n			\n					\n					virtually\n			CAPTCHA
URL:https://lightways.org/event/building-bridges-of-support/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care\, 250 Water Stone Circle\, Joliet\, IL\, 60431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grief Support Program,Lightways Events
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