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Check our calendar for upcoming SEWGN meetings, trainings, and workshops. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
13th Annual Grief Education Conference:  Professional Workshop
Prolonged Grief Disorder
Friday, Oct. 14th, 8am - Noon

Speaker Dr. Joseph Goveas, MD and Expert Panel 

In this presentation, we will discuss the new diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and how this diagnosis differs from normal grief, MDD and PTSD. We will explore some of the concerns raised by mental health professionals about the diagnosis of PGD. Dr. Goveas will share information on his research examining factors that can complicate acute grief following a loss of a loved one. The expert panel will provide an interactive discussion sharing treatments that have been identified as effective approaches for those experiencing PGD.
Registration is due by Monday, Oct. 10th, 2022
Cost:  $55.00, includes 4 CEs
Venue:
Krause Funeral Home
21600 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53072
Register Here

13th Annual Grief Education Conference:  Public Workshop
The Three Facets of Coping with Grief
​Thursday, Oct. 13th, 6pm - 8pm

Speaker John Hughes

In this public presentation, Hughes, will focus on the three facets of coping with grief due to death. These facets include the triage phase, ceremonial self-care, and a mindfulness-based approach to healing. He asserts that our culture is grief-phobic, and this makes coping problematic; thus, requiring skillful self-awareness. However, individuals can develop the strength to cope with their sorrow. He will offer experiential learning and many anecdotes from his work among the grieving.
Registration is due by Monday, Oct. 10th, 2022
Cost:  FREE
Venue:
Krause Funeral Home
21600 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53072
REGISTER HERE

EDUCATION

Book List


• Grollman, Earl.  Living When A Loved One Has Died. Boston MA:  Beacon Press. 1995.  The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
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• Hewett, John H. After Suicide.  Philadelphia PA: The Westminster Press, 1980.  One of the best books on suicide bereavement.  It speaks to the emotional reactions of this most difficult death.

• Kushner, Harold. When Bad Things Happen to Good People.  NY: Random House. 1981.  Rabbi Kushner wrote this book in reaction to his 3 hear old son’s diagnosis of a degenerative disease. It is straightforward and shares the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes including our relationship with God.

**For more books on grief, click here for a comprehensive Grief Bibliography**

Books for Children & Youth

  • Schwiebert, Pat and DeKlyen, Chuck. Tear Soup:  A Recipe for Healing After Loss.. A story for adults and children with pictures on every page.
  • Buscaglia, Leo. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf.  The story of Freddie and his companion leaves is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balanced between life and death.
  • Grollman, Earl. Straight Talk About Death for Teenagers. Boston MA:  Beacon Press. 1993.  This author/rabbi offers “straight from the heart” information about the many feelings and questions a teen might have when someone they care about dies.

News Articles & Publications

  • Kim M. Anderson. Post-traumatic growth and resilience despite experiencing trauma and oppression. 2017
  • Katerina Tolstikova, Stephen Fleming, Brian Chartier. Grief, Complicated Grief, and Trauma: The Role of the Search for Meaning, Impaired Self-Reference, and Death Anxiety. 2005.
  • Browse articles about Coping With Grief, Loss, Trauma from Nassau Guidance and Counseling

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • RESOURCES
    • General Grief
    • Perinatal Grief
    • Child Grief
  • EVENTS & EDUCATION
  • PARTNERS & SERVICES
  • RITUALS/ ART AROUND GRIEF
    • Poems
    • Humor
    • Memorial Service/ Vigil Templates
    • Memory Making
    • Misc. Rituals
  • Support