Grief isn’t just bereavement – it is experienced in many types of life events where we feel a sense of loss. That could include things like losing our job, a relationship ending or sending a kid off to college. Grief is also felt when we are caring for and supporting folks experiencing substance use, addiction, and overdose. When we experience loss, the holidays and major life events can be a challenge. We may need to adjust our expectations, think through how we process emotions, and even create new traditions moving forward. It’s a lot.
This training explores why the holidays are difficult for grievers, and what actions we can take to help someone living with loss. We’ll talk about what is helpful and what isn’t when we are supporting those we care about and work with who are facing the intersection of the holidays and challenges related to substance use, dependency and recovery. And we’ll offer some practical ways to show up for the folks we care about – including ourselves. If you have ever felt like you don’t know quite what to do or say for someone experiencing loss – this webinar is for you!
Presented by: S. Brooke Briggance
S. Brooke Briggance comes from a multi-sector background in health, direct impact programming and non-profit leadership. She currently serves as the Director for the Cypress Resilience Project. Brooke is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Adult, Youth and teen), and is a Certified Trainer and Specialist in Trauma Informed Systems and Practice. She supports organizations through training, technical assistance, coaching and policy design – all with a focus on trauma responsive practices including support for the workforce as they manage toxic stress, cumulative grief and burn-out. She comes from lived experience, and leverages that to create welcoming spaces for hard conversations.
Continuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.