Supporting Families with Grief and Loss
When: Friday, June 28 - 12:30 PM
Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
Location: Zoom
Event Details:
Partnering with families who have experienced grief and loss can be very difficult. This workshop is designed to help Family Peer Advocates understand the stages and expressions of grief in children and families, and identify the different needs and responses to grief based on age, development, and family dynamics. Other learning objectives in this training include providing practical tools and techniques for supporting grieving children and their families and fortifying an FPA’s knowledge base in working with families experiencing grief and loss. Participants will gain a deepened understanding of grief and loss, as well as practical skills to support children and families through their grieving processes.
About the Presenter
Tamara Dopwell LMSW
Tamara Dopwell, LMSW, is a dynamic social entrepreneur, facilitator, and consultant, dedicated to transforming communities through her innovative approaches in social work and mental health services. As the founder and owner of Let's Talk About It Inc., a leading training and consultation firm in New York City, Tamara leverages her extensive expertise to create impactful curriculums and programming, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed practices.
Tamara earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from New York University, specializing in Children and Families. Her academic foundation has been instrumental in shaping her career, equipping her with the skills to address the multifaceted needs of diverse populations.
