Podcasts about grief center

Hello, Well Women, and welcome to another episode of the Well Woman Show! I'm honored to be joined by someone whose journey with healing and compassion runs deep. Please join me in welcoming Debora Garrison. Debora's connection with The Grief Center began in 2003 at the Children's Grief Center, where she participated alongside her son and daughter after the heartbreaking loss of their father. It was in those early days that Debora first experienced the transformative power of compassionate support—a power that would eventually change her life and set her on a path to make a difference for countless others.We discuss:The importance of peer-to-peer grief support groups provided by the Grief Center, and how they create a space for people to engage in the grieving process.The challenges of grieving in a productivity-driven culture that often expects people to “move on” quickly, and the need to provide more bereavement leave for employees.How the Grief Center accommodates different cultural traditions and practices around grief, by training facilitators and offering flexible activities.But before we dive into this heartfelt discussion with Debora, I want to share some exciting news and upcoming events that we're proud to support. Mark your calendars for February 14th! The Well Woman Show is a proud sponsor of The Grief Center's 19th Annual Healing Hearts Luncheon. This event is so much more than just a luncheon—it's a beacon of hope and a gathering that provides essential healing and support to our grieving community. I'm especially proud to say that I'm a trained bereavement facilitator with The Grief Center, and being part of their mission to offer compassionate, safe support and a path to healing is an honor I hold very dear.For those who might not know, The Grief Center is the only organization of its kind in central New Mexico. Currently, it serves over 400 bereaved individuals each month in 78 support groups running from September through May. Over the past 23 years, The Grief Center has touched the lives of over 12,000 individuals through its support groups, hosted more than 200 campers at Camp Corazon, and trained over 400 volunteer Bereavement Facilitators. If you're interested in learning more about their remarkable programs, head on over to wellwomanlife.com/radio.I also want to take a moment to thank our wonderful sponsors who help make this show possible. A huge thank you goes out to Collective Action Strategies—a consulting firm committed to supporting systemic change so that women and families can truly thrive. I also want to remind you to check out the Well Woman Life Movement Challenge Quiz at These two questions could change your life! – Well Woman Life . Trust me when I say these two questions could very well change your life!And there's more good news: The Well Woman Show is also grateful for the support of Family Friendly New Mexico. Their efforts to create workplaces that work for families make a tremendous difference in our community. Speaking of family-friendly initiatives, please note that all Family Friendly Business Award® applications must be submitted by February 28th. This award is an incredible opportunity for businesses to gain recognition for their commitment to building vibrant, family-friendly spaces, to inspire others, and to have a genuine community impact. For all the details, guidelines, or any questions you might have, please visit familyfriendlym.org. Don't miss your chance to shine and be a part of this amazing movement!Debora recommended

Hello Well Women, on today's show, I interview Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement in honor of her son, Jesse, who was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012. Shortly after his death, Scarlett decided to be part of the solution to the issues that we're seeing in our society — that also caused the tragedy — and turned it into an opportunity to build a culture of love, resilience, forgiveness, and connection in our communities at a time when it is needed the most. We discuss: What Nurturing Healing Love means. How to overcome fear & post traumatic growth and How we can choose love as a thoughtful response in any situation, circumstance or interaction Make sure to listen to the podcast for the Superpowers for Success section!  The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women is excited to announce their Women's Day of Action, January 28th at 10am in the Rotunda at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. We'll hear from lawmakers and organizations about key bills supporting women in the 2025 session. Plus, get a quick Legislative 101 on how to make your voice heard and advocate for the bills that matter to you. The event is from 10-11 and no RSVP is required. Events – New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women 100 Women Albuquerque will be meeting January 29th at 5:30pm in Albuquerque to amplify our impact and assist under-supported organizations. The WWS continues our sponsorship of this great work in 2025. Come be inspired by the collective power of women. Join us to meet like-minded women committed to making a difference. Members can nominate local nonprofits and, promote a business or event during our meeting. Head over to 100WomenABQ.org. Grief Center's 19th annual Healing Hearts Luncheon, on February 14th, which provides hope and healing to our grieving community. Throughout their 23-year history, they have served over 12,000 individuals in support groups, over 200 campers in Camp Corazon, and trained over 400 volunteer Bereavement Facilitators. For more information on the Healing Hearts event, go to Healing Hearts Event – The Grief Center For more information on The Grief Center's programs, visit www.griefnm.org

In this episode, Bev and Shannon discuss: The transformative power of creating your own manifesto to align with what's most important to you. The inspiration behind the Manifesto Express and how it invites participants to pause, reflect, and recruit themselves to their own cause. The three key benefits of crafting a manifesto: clarity, empowerment, and growth. How the Seasons Manifesto and Pop-Up Stations bring a diverse community together to honor each person's unique seasons of life. Key Takeaways and Actionable Tips: 1.   Creating a Manifesto Helps You Reclaim Agency: Shift from being a passenger to the conductor of your life, empowering yourself to navigate with clarity and intention. 2.   Pause and Reflect: Inspired by the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, take time to honor your past, identify lessons learned, and let go of what no longer serves you. Create a vision of the future to inspire possibility, and BE in the abundant present to see what unfolds. 3. Go Inside-Out: Start with your heart. This approach reminds you that wisdom begins within YOU, guiding you toward what truly matters. ABOUT SHANNON: Shannon Speaks is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio, ICF Certified Life Coach and Certified Mindfulness Teacher. She is a holder of safe & compassionate spaces, companion to the caregiver and encourager of insights transformed into meaningful action. Three decades of work in healthcare have guided her to her own coaching practice (Nourish Whole-Person Coaching, LLC) where she serves caregivers and organizations in the business of caring for others. Shannon also serves as a mental health therapist at a local non-profit called Kelly's Grief Center and she supports her hospital colleagues through mindfulness & self-compassion training. When she isn't working, you will find her walking in the woods with her dogs, enjoying live music and Broadway musicals with her bestie or folding an endless pile of laundry! Shannon and her husband Tom are squeezing out every drop of life with two older teenagers. Connect with Shannon Website: https://nourishcc.com/ All Aboard the Manifesto Express: https://nourishcc.com/manifestoexpress Holistic Coach Legacy Podcast listeners can use the coupon code: “Holistic Coach” for a 50% discount on all Pop-Up Stations on the Manifesto Express! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speaks.shannon/ Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/speaks.shannon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonspeaks/ ABOUT BEVERLY Beverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains aspiring coaches on coaching skills and business set-up. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see Clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and issues. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF. Connect with HCTI Sign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching. Request to join no cost FB group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticcoachnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this moving Live United episode, guest host Mike Brose speaks with Josh Christner, who bravely shares his family's experiences with mental health struggles and loss. Then, Audrey McCraw, executive director of the Grief Center, offers insights on coping with grief and the support services available in our community. This honest discussion sheds light on important but often overlooked issues. By sharing these stories, we hope to reduce stigma and let others know they're not alone. Whether you've been impacted personally or want to better support others, this episode provides valuable perspective.Remember, help is always available: Call 211 for local resources Call 988 for crisis support The Grief Center, thegriefcenter.org, offers free counseling and support groups

In New Mexico, an estimated one out of seven children experience the death of a parent or sibling before graduating high school. National rankings also list the state high in violent crime, and low in education. So how is grief impacting young students and families? This week on the podcast, Mickey Kivitz, the new Director of Education for the Grief Center, joins Gabby to discuss new efforts to reach grieving families in rural New Mexico and offer resources. He shares tips for talking to children about tough subjects, and the importance of peer connection.  We appreciate our listeners. Send your feedback or story ideas to hosts chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. We're also on X (Twitter), Facebook, & Instagram at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. For more on this episode and all of our prior episodes, visit our podcast website: KRQE.com/podcasts. Also, check out the podcast on our YouTube channel. 

In this special episode of Loan Officer Team Training, I'm joined by my grandson, Aaron Christensen, to discuss Harmonies of Hope, an inspiring charity fundraising event benefiting the Grief Center of New Mexico. Aaron shares the heartfelt mission behind the event, which aims to provide support and resources to those coping with loss. We'll delve into the details of the event, including the powerful stories of those who have been helped by the center, and how music and community play a vital role in healing. Join us for an uplifting conversation about making a difference, the importance of compassionate support, and how you can get involved in this meaningful cause.To join the mission of Harmonies of Hope by making a donation or buying a ticket to the August 17th event visit this link: HarmoniesofHope.info00:25 - A Special Program01:00 - Harmonies of Hope02:05 - The Grief Center05:00 - Connecting with the Community07:25 - Aiding Those in the Grieving People09:20 - The Harmonies of Hope 2024 Event10:40 - An Ambitious Goal11:20 - A Preview of The Event12:10 - How To Get Involved16:00 - Join in the GivingIf you've enjoyed this episode please leave us a 5 star review, share it with colleagues or friends in the Mortgage industry who can benefit and visit LoanTeamTraining.com for more.Get Loan Team Training for YOUR Team: loanteamtraining.comEpisode Resources:GriefNM.orgHarmoniesofHope.info

Vicki Jay serves as the CEO for the National Alliance for Children's Grief, and she is here today to help us guide children who are experiencing grief and other significant loss. Vicki was founding director of Rays of Hope Children's Grief Center in Midland, Texas, serving there for 10 years. Prior to that, she worked for nine years in hospice. She is recognized for her role in children's advocacy and for her strengths in public speaking and community education. She has received many awards and recognitions for her work with nonprofits and in the field of bereavement, including the National Jefferson Award for Community Service.

If you want to support your child through their grief and trauma, but you feel unsure of what to do, this episode is a must-listen. Maybe you've been told to just give it time or try to distract them, but deep down, you know these actions aren't meeting your child's needs. Dr. Julie Kaplow shares practical ways to support our children through their healing journey, including the importance of self-care as you help your kids. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn practical strategies to help your child cope with grief and trauma and support their healing journey. Discover the importance of open communication about grief and how it can strengthen your relationship with your child. Understand the unique challenges children face in experiencing grief and trauma and gain insights on how to navigate them. Gain valuable insights on how to navigate your own emotions as a parent while supporting no your child through their grief and trauma. TODAY'S GUEST(S)Dr. Julie Kaplow is a licensed clinical psychologist and the executive director of the Trauma and Grief Center at Children's Hospital, New Orleans. With her remarkable dedication to helping children and families during their darkest moments, Dr. Kaplow is a true expert in the field of childhood trauma and grief. Her extensive experience and expertise make her a valuable resource for parents seeking guidance in supporting their children through difficult times. As we delve into the topic of coping with childhood grief and trauma, Dr. Kaplow's insights will provide valuable strategies for fostering resilience and creating a safe and supportive environment for children's healing. FROM DR MEG:  With the escalation of global conflict dominating the news right now, your kids may be exposed to images online or on social media that will frighten or traumatize them. Help them process by teaching them to pray to God for His protection over all children caught in the crossfires of this war - and the families of those whose children are lost or missing.   FROM THE PRODUCER Dr. Meg just launched "Simple Discipline that Works," the ultimate course on discipline you'll ever need! If you enjoyed today's episode, kindly consider sharing it with a friend, and be sure to subscribe to remain consistently updated with our newest episodes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzie Blake from Grief Center chats with Juan Velasco, Tony Lynn and Eddie Haskell!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Websitehttps://adamsplacelv.org/Instagram@Adamsplacelv Social Media-IG: Adamsplacelv About our guest … Kelly Thomas-Boyers is the co-founder and board presidentof Adam's Place. Adam's Place is a Grief Center for Children and Families wasestablished in memory of Adam Gregory Thomas, Kelly's son. Adam was a 21-year-old college senior at the University of Nevada, Reno when he sustainedlife-ending injuries from a car crash in Reno, Nevada in March of 2007.Kelly returned to the University of Nevada, Reno in May 2007 in support ofmemorial activities and the Adam Thomas Legislative Intern Scholarship. It wasthere that she found a brochure for the Solace Tree Program, a grieving supportcenter for children, teens and adults in Reno. The idea of a place for her youngerson, Alec, to go and work through his grief made a great impact on her. Kelly setout to find a similar program in Las Vegas upon her return, but couldn't find one.After intensive research, guidance from the executive director, Emilio Parga, ofSolace Tree in Reno, and many talks with social workers, doctors, nurses andschool counselors, Adam's Place opened its doors in 2010 and has been servingthe Southern Nevada community ever since.She brings over 25 years of business and healthcare experience to the board.Her unwavering passion for Adam's Place is obvious in her work in thecommunity.

The pandemic hit the economy hard. Perhaps none harder than the nonprofit world. In fact, 1/3 of organizations faced financial jeopardy, says PBS.Camille Nitschky and the Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region pivoted during the pandemic and increased fundraising by 27% despite the odds.How'd they do it? Camille joins Accidental Fundraiser to discuss how her video strategy (and other creative fundraising ideas) led to the Grief Center's best year yet and attracted interest both locally and nationally.

In 2006, Shawn Askinosie left a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer to start a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and never looked back.Askinosie Chocolate is a small batch, award winning chocolate factory located in Springfield, Missouri, sourcing 100% of their beans directly from farmers. Shawn travels to regions of Ecuador, the Amazon, the Philippines, and Tanzania to source cocoa beans for his chocolate. They open their books to farmers, translating financials into their language and profit share with them.Recently named by Forbes “One of the 25 Best Small Companies in America”, the Askinosie Chocolate mission is to serve their farmers, their neighborhood, their customers, and each other, sharing the Askinosie Chocolate experience by leaving the world a better place than they found it. So far the company has provided over a million school lunches to malnourished children in Tanzania and the Philippines, without any donations. Founded at the forefront of the American craft chocolate revolution and regarded by many as a vanguard in the industry.Shawn was named by O, The Oprah Magazine “One of 15 Guys Who Are Saving the World.” Shawn has been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Missouri-Columbia and Missouri State University. Seth Godin, entrepreneur, and author, recently praised the company's model: “[Shawn] has built a practice of creating a worthwhile luxury good that directly benefits people. Not sort of. Not a little. But directly.”Shawn's book, recently released, co-written with his daughter Lawren, published by Penguin titled "Meaningful Work: The Quest To Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul" is an Amazon #1 New Release. Read Seth Godin's review of the book here. He is a Family Brother at Assumption Abbey, a Trappist monastery near Ava, Missouri and the co-founder of Lost & Found, a grief center serving children and families in Southwest Missouri.To inquire about a chocolate tasting or a general speaking engagement, please visit my blog. Learn more about Shawn at: https://askinosie.com/

Susan, your host, welcomes Peg Conway to today's episode. Peg writes and practices healing touch therapy in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she also volunteers at The Children's Grief Center. Her essays about early mother loss and long-term grieving have appeared at The Manifestation, The Cincinnati Enquirer, and The Mighty. After earning a Master's in Journalism and working in Corporate Communications, she became a certified Childbirth Educator and Doula. Peg is the author of The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Mother Loss and Aftergrief a memoir about early mother loss.   Key Takeaways: Peg shares her grief journey. Children grieve in different ways; their emotions can manifest through behaviors. Children's grief reoccurs in different stages of their life. Peg talks about the steps that she took in the process of reassembling herself. Susan shares the most challenging parts of her own grief journey. It can be confusing but during grief the clashing of emotions is real; you can host two conflicting feelings at the same time. People get uncomfortable in front of a grieving person; some just don't know what to say and others simply tend to be avoidant. As human beings with have the gift of renewal, we can reassemble ourselves in many aspects. Peg talks about Energy Healing and the benefits of being grounded and present in our bodies. Grief takes as long as it takes, it is a long and non-linear road.   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Meet Peg Conway Visit Peg's Website Follow Peg on Facebook and Instagram The Art of Reassembly: A Memoir of Early Mother Loss and Aftergrief, by Peg Conway

Have you ever been to  support group? I hadn't, until a couple of months ago - I was going down a grief rabbit hole on the internet, just looking for advice and other people to relate to and who knows what… but I came across a local bereavement support group for people who have experienced the same type of loss that I have with my mom. So I decided, what the heck, let's try this… I've only been to two so far (it's monthly), but it's definitely been helpful to me.Brennan Wood is the executive director of Dougy Center, the National Grief Center for Children & Families. They provide support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving can share their experiences before and after a death. Brennan is also the secretary of the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. And, she was once a grieving child herself. But I'll let her tell you more about that.She's also an author of a book coming out in January, called A Kids Book About Grief.So I loved talking to Brennan about how she started talking about her grief, how we can help kids talk about theirs, and how there really is no “right” way to grieve.Pre-order Brennan's new book, A Kids Book About Grief: https://bit.ly/kidsbookgriefCheck out Dougy Center: dougy.orgBooks recommended by Mentally Together guests: https://bookshop.org/lists/mentally-togetherMentally Together is a creation from Cassidy Quinn in collaboration with Coba.fm.Zoom+Care ZoomCare offers same-day doctor visits—that you can book online or from their app. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/cassidyquinn)

A recent Lancet study estimates that up to 1.5 million children worldwide have lost at least one primary or secondary caregiver as a result of the pandemic. Indeed, orphanhood and grief are an essential part of the story of this pandemic, one whose impact is just beginning to be understood. In this episode we explore the connection between caregiver death and children's mental health with Laura Olague, director of Children's Grief Center of El Paso, a grantee of the Hogg Foundation. In a bonus segment, Ryan Sutton, a former guest of the podcast, offers some timely reflections on Simone Biles and athlete mental health. Related links: Episode 98: COVID-19 and Children's Mental Health https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-covid-19-and-childrens-mental-health Hogg Foundation Awards $1 Million to Support Children's Well-being across Texas https://hogg.utexas.edu/hogg-foundation-awards-1-million-to-support-childrens-well-being-across-texas WNBA Athlete Speaks Up on Mental Health in Sports https://hogg.utexas.edu/podcast-wnba-athlete-mental-health-sports Mental Health and the Black Student Athlete https://hogg.utexas.edu/black-student-athlete-mental-health

Suzie Blake comes on the show to discuss her work with the Children's Grief Center as well as the organizations mission, challenges, successes and current needs.

Parents are in a difficult situation when they have to hold their grief and the grief of their children. This episode is an interview with Mia Mendoza, Program Director at the Children's Grief Center of New Mexico. Mia shares more about the general ways children grieve and how adults can grieve around (and with) children.

This week on the podcast we are bringing you an interview that might seem slightly off topic for the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast, but we thought it would be relevant and timely given the current circumstances. Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller joined us to have a discussion about how to talk to children about death and she shares helpful strategies for how to have conversations with kids and how exactly to answer their very clever questions on the topic. We learned so much during this interview so we hope you do as well! Resources:  Hospice Palliative Care Ontario: https://www.hpco.ca/   Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association: https://www.chpca.ca/ (resources for caregivers: https://www.chpca.ca/resource_group/caregivers/) Advance care planning in Canada: https://www.advancecareplanning.ca/ https://kidsgrief.ca/ Children's Grief Center: https://drjaychildrensgriefcentre.ca/ Grief Counselling: https://andreawarnick.com/

New Mexico ranks second in the nation for childhood bereavement, with 1 in 10 children experiencing a parent or sibling’s death by the age of 18. For over 20 years, the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico has provided compassionate services to children and adults... The post Amanda Leslie & Suzie Blake appeared first on ABQ Connect.

"All grief responses are normal, however, prolonged, unresolved, intense grief is not normal - Joanna Majka, the Grief Center Listen to the Grief Center's Joanna Majka speak at the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium about the impact that grief and trauma have on the brain. You will discover how unresolved trauma can impact the ability to grieve. We will also look at the different strategies to help regulate a person who is stuck in a trauma response. Download Joanna's presentation at zarrowsymposium.org/media. Watch the video that Joanna played during this session (it's not included in the podcast): And you can still register for the virtual Symposium through March, 2021 and see all the keynotes and breakout sessions. Register at zarrowsymposium.org.

The Children's Grief Center of New Mexico is still having it's 4th Annual 'Music Under the Stars' with a bit of a twist, and it may be the only concert happening in New Mexico this year. Jennifer Maldonado and Jade Richardson Bock explain.

The executive director of Henrico-based Full Circle Grief Center, Allyson England Drake, joins the Citizen to discuss the services the center provides.

This is the ABQ Business Podcast with your host Jason Rigby. Each week we interview leading local business leaders to inspire the vision and the spirit that is in every entrepreneur. We discuss strengths, weakness, strategies, systems and the problems we can all solve together to fulfill a shared vision of a new future for ABQ. About Michael:  Michael D’Egidio is a career public servant and a lifelong entrepreneur. He is currently the CEO Owner/Operator of ABQ House Buying. He passionately and empathically provides exceptional customer service to his real estate clientele. Whether it be the first time home buyer to the seasoned rehab, holder or flipper investor Michael is proud to educate and represent his clients interests both morally and ethically. He has a proven working record attesting to his real estate process and fundamental working philosophy in being both client focused and results driven. Michael is in the top 20% of brokers in the largest #1 real estate company in the State of New Mexico, Coldwell Banker Legacy. He has been an astute member in two real estate policy and procedure councils and a long standing member of the National Association of Realtors and his local chapter the Greater Albuquerque Area Association of Realtors. Before his real estate career Michael worked tirelessly for the State of New Mexico and its most vulnerable population: its children. For 10 years collectively he served in the Department of Health as a mental health technician for adolescents and also in the Children Youth & Families Department as both a direct care support worker/manager and a case manager for adolescent males and females adjudicated in the juvenile justice system. He has worked with many state and Federal entities including: the Department of Corrections, Department of Justice and the Sovereign Native Nations. He has been an advocate for children and children’s rights in the State and continues to support many of its non-profit organizations the CASA program with the State of New Mexico, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico and the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico to name just a few. As a new father Michael knows the necessary importance in investing in the State and its children as they will soon inherit the world around them. When he’s not in business meetings or volunteer engagements Michael enjoys traveling with his family and friends, homesteading, crossfit and weight lifting, 5k events and fundraisers and reading. He is an accomplished musician and is the classical guitarist and the main composer/songwriter for Echoing Dream. Their musical genre is an ambient/meditation collection of guitar combined with the sacred sounds of the Native American flute. Social media and website links for Michael:  https://www.abqhousebuying.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ABQHouseBuying/ https://www.instagram.com/abqhousebuying/   https://twitter.com/AbqBuying      Please go to www.abqpodcast.com where you can get show notes, resources, and links to everything we talked about today to help you navigate your journey as an entrepreneur and business owner in ABQ. Follow me on instagram at @abqjasonrigby or sign up for my email list here where I drop marketing secrets to help your ABQ Business!  

Sr Helen Culhane is the founder and director of the Children’s Grief Centre in Limerick. They have been around for 11 years now, and help children cope with loss and the separation of parents.

Rose is out of work in "Job Hunting" after the Grief Center closes in episode 22 of season 1 of The Golden Girls. Dave and Vicki discuss everything from Dorothy's slut-shaming Blanche to raw vegan food and they each reveal one of their most irrational fears.

This week on The Children's Hour, we explore how kids cope with death and grief. Our Kids Crew interview our friends from the Children's Grief Center of New Mexico, children's book Evan & The Skygoats author Vanessa Vassar,  and death educator Gail Rubin. Plus we hear from Sage and Sky about the death their beloved dog, Sumi. We'll learn what are the best things to say to someone in mourning, and what we absolutely should never say. Find out the history of Halloween and Day of the Dead, and how you can memorialize someone you love. Samantha and Evan read their mom's book, Evan & the Skygoats

On this week's episode of You Have a Cool Job, we talk to Shari O’Loughlin. Shari is the Executive Director of the Children’s Grief Center of New Mexico. Despite the fact that Shari deals with loss and tragedy, she couldn’t be more positive and ready to help and connect with others. Shari talks about her role as the head of the Children's Grief Center, and how she got involved. She talks about her personal experiences with loss and how her vulnerability allows her to connect with others. Shari discusses different approaches to dealing with grief, and how this affects youths. She also talks about the book she wrote, Life from the Ashes: Finding Signs of Hope After Loss, and how she uses the book to help grieving families find hope.

SARAH BRABANT, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, received her Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1973. She is a Certified Sociological Practitioner and holds additional certifications in Thanatology: Death, Dying and Bereavement, and Family Life Education. In 1981, she designed the first course on Death and Dying at ULL, a course she taught until 2006. She has served as a support person for Compassionate Friends, Acadiana Chapter since 1983, counseled Persons Living with AIDS through Acadiana CARES since 1988 and was appointed to the faculty of the Delta Region AIDS Education and Training Center in 1990. She was one of the founders and served on the Board of Directors of The Grief Center of Southwest Louisiana (now the Healing House), a local program for bereaved children. She is the author of the book, Mending the Torn Fabric: For Those Who Grieve and Those Who Want to Help Them. Other publications on death and grief related issues appear in Omega, The Hospice Journal, ADEC Forum, Illness, Crisis & Loss, Teaching Sociology, International Journal of Addictions, Death Studies, Clinical Sociology Review, AIDS Patient Care, and Journal of Gerontological Social Work as well as a number of edited books. She has presented numerous papers, workshops, and lectures on death and bereavement at the local, state, and national level.

Dr. Jane Bissler, LPCC, is a clinical counselor and the clinical director for Counseling for Wellness, LLP and Kelly's Grief Center, a not-for-profit organization counseling those who have experienced the heartbreaking reality of the death of a loved one. Her latest book is for children titled:  Hoover and Honeybunch Find Comfort in a Sometimes Scary World. Jane is the current president of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).

Dawn Cruchet is a certified grief educator and counsellor and co-founder of the Grief Center at the Queen Elizabeth Health Complex.