From the Ashes: Blueprints for Building Resiliency Amidst Bereavement

This course explores the emotional complexities surrounding child death and its profound impact on caregivers and professionals alike. Participants will gain an understanding of the distinct differences between bereavement and grief, while exploring various types of grief and how they manifest in caregivers who have experienced traumatic loss. Emphasis will be placed on understanding vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress (VT/STS), including data on their effects and practical strategies to mitigate these impacts. Through the lens of resilience, this course will provide best practices in grief response and foster an environment of self-care and collective care, equipping professionals with the tools they need to maintain low-stress, supportive, and effective responses to these heartbreaking cases. By empowering individuals and organizations, this training seeks to enhance workforce well-being, ensuring long-term resilience in the face of difficult and emotionally charged work.