Supporting our Tweens/Teens: A Closer Look at their Grief Experience

Learn how to better support grieving tweens and teens through key insights and common misconceptions.  Parenting and caring for our tween and teen children is often a topic that brings about much discussion, but adding in grief brings in new dynamics and frequent misconceptions to consider.  Join us to learn more about our tweens and teens and their development, common beliefs about their grief journey, and how we can be a more supportive presence for them.

This training is for open to individuals across the U.S. and beyond due to collaboration with Empath Tidewell Grief Center, Blue Butterfly..

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn specifics about tweens/teens related to grief.
• Participants will learn about common misconceptions related to tweens/teens regarding grief.
• Participants will review common grief symptoms and their manifestations in tweens/teens.

1.5 CEs ($10) available through CEBrokers for Florida LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and Certified Master Social Workers

Presenter:

Lendy Chapman, MS, CCLS
Lendy Chapman, a Certified Child Life Specialist with 20+ years of experience, has provided child life services for over 15 years at a local children’s hospital.  She’s supported children and families in various units including the ER, NICU, PICU, and Hem/Onc.  Actively involved in the Association of Child Life Professionals, Lendy has presented at national conferences and served on committees.  She earned her Masters from Boston University in 2015. Lendy also serves as an adjunct instructor at the Univesity of Central Florida, preparing future professionals.  Currently, she works at Blue Butterfly Family Grief Center, counseling grieving children and providing support to families.