Presented by Bo’s Place, in collaboration with The Institute for Spirituality and Health
Presenters:
Sandra López, LCSW-S, ACSW, DCSW
Sabrina N’Diaye, PhD, MDiv, LCSW-C
Synopsis:
Grief is a deeply personal process, but what happens when pain, frustration, and loss are felt everywhere at the same time? Collective grief can manifest in the wake of major events such as: war, natural disasters, or others that result in mass casualties or widespread tragedy. We are still grieving collectively from COVID -19, and recent school shootings. At the same time, we are reckoning with a long history of racial trauma and pain. The challenges have brought anxiety, anger, and an erosion of trust in one another and our institutions. How do we grieve collectively? Does widespread loss simply compound personal loss, or can comfort be found in a collective grief process? This 2-hour virtual workshop will consider the concept of collective grief: what it means, how the many current forms of grief diverge or intersect, and how collective grief shapes the personal grief journey. Our speakers will help shine a light on these various layers of grief, in a program that will encourage you to consider the impact of your own experiences of loss and a collective yearning to connect amidst suffering.
Objectives:
- Recognize that individual grief experiences and the grieving process can be mediated by a collective grieving process.
- Identify the various layers of grieving taking place at this time and how individuals may be experiencing each individually and collectively.
- Assess how collective grief may impact my work as a clinician or care provider.
Cost:
$30 with 2.0 CEUs
$20 without continuing education
$10 student rate
Questions:
Email: sable@bosplace.org
Phone: 713-942-8339
