Children’s Grief Awareness Symposium

 

Please join us for a unique and exciting educational event that will help to build your capacity to support grieving children, youth and families in the communities you serve.

The Canadian Alliance for Children’s Grief (CACG) along with Lighthouse for Grieving Children & Families, Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society, Seasons Centre for Grieving Children/Hospice Simcoe, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Emily's House and IWK Health are pleased to welcome you to the Canadian Children’s Grief Symposium – a virtual conference designed specifically for those who support grieving children and youth.

Workshops will be delivered by experienced grief practitioners and educators from regions all across Canada. The Symposium will provide learning and networking opportunities for those who work with children and youth in a variety of sectors including health care, education, social services and more. Interactive sessions will cover a wide range of topics including foundational children’s grief concepts, advanced practice ideas, emerging research and innovative program ideas and tools. Volunteers and students are especially encouraged to attend.