Join us for a free 3-hour professional development webcast featuring grief experts Dr. Jamie Eaddy and Doneila L. McIntosh, M.Div., M.A., LAMFT, focusing on the impact family systems have on children and adolescents navigating loss.
Grief is a collective experience that reshapes family dynamics. In this interactive session, we'll delve into the critical role families play in shaping how young people process loss, equipping you with a culturally attuned perspective that highlights the significance of honoring each family’s unique context.
You will gain valuable insights and practical strategies through dynamic presentations, hands-on exercises, and reflective discussions. You’ll leave ready to support grieving youth in ways that respect their cultural and familial identities.
3.0 continuing education credits are available for purchase after the webcast for $45: ASWB, NBCC, NYSED, from NACG.
Registration is required, and limited seats are available. To save your spot, please email carolbraden@brookesplace.org or click the button below.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the role of family dynamics and cultural contexts in shaping the grieving process of children and adolescents navigating loss.
Apply culturally responsive strategies to support grieving youth within their family systems, emphasizing collective healing practices.
Develop tools for empowering young people to engage with their grief and contribute to healthier family and community relationships.
Evaluate the impact of family systems on the grieving process, identifying opportunities for culturally attuned interventions.
Participate in practical exercises that enable grieving youth to build resilience and agency while navigating familial and cultural expectations.
Our Speakers
Doneila L. McIntosh, M.Div., M.A., LAMFT (she/they) is a doctoral candidate in Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, specializing in Couple and Family Therapy. A former hospice chaplain, her research focuses on grief and loss in African American/Black families after violent death. She received the 2023 ADEC Ron Keith Barrett Multicultural Award and multiple fellowships, including the AAMFT Minority Fellowship and UMN's 2024-25 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.
Dr. Jamie Eaddy (she/her) is a public theologian and grief counselor leading Thoughtful Transitions, LLC, and serving as Director of Counseling Services at the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia. She consults on trauma-informed care, teaches at divinity schools, and advocates for social justice. Featured on The Samantha Bee Show and in the Emmy-winning documentary "A Hope that Lights the Way," Dr. Eaddy brings 20+ years of experience supporting communities through faith, grief, and social change.