WORKSHOP AGENDA
6:30pm – Entering the Holidays ~ a Compassionate Presence Approach
7:00 – 7:45pm – Breakout Sessions
7:55 – 8:30pm – The Power of Self Care & Closing Ritual Ceremony
8:30 – 9:00pm – Optional Connections Time
BREAKOUT SESSION OPTIONS
Session A: “Reimagining Traditions: Choices in Changing Times”
This session will address the challenges holiday traditions can present. It will focus on choices you can make to engage with tradition in a way that is authentic to you while communicating your needs to your family/friends as you hold your deceased loved ones in your heart.
Session B: “Managing the Holidays with Children & Teens”
This session will address family communication and planning in approaching the holidays and focus on the importance of intentionality and ensuring that each family member’s feelings and needs are respected and considered.
Session C: “Feeling Disconnected and Lonely in a Very Connected World”
This session will address the challenges of loneliness (heightened due to the current pandemic) during the holidays and focus on choosing meaningful ways to navigate the season while honoring and remembering your deceased loved ones.
Session D: “Sobrellevando los dias festivos”
Esta sesión hablara sobre como sobrellevar los días festivos después de una pérdida. Se enfocará en proveer informacion para padres de familia en cómo pasar estos días con sus niños y adolescentes. También hablaremos sobre cómo continuar tradiciones y cómo manejar sentimientos de soledad.
Direct questions to holidaywkshp2020@kara-grief.org