2024 Traumatic Grief Conference
The Traumatic Grief Conference is a unique and essential event that brings together professionals, experts, and individuals who are passionate about understanding and addressing traumatic grief. This conference serves as a platform for gaining knowledge from local subject matter experts and also sharing experiences, and strategies to support those who have experienced the profound impact of traumatic loss.
Lunch is provided with in-person admission.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Where: Alderwood Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood, WA 98036
Dr. Ted Rynearson
Dr. Gregory Jantz
Dr. Jennifer Levin
8:00-8:45 a.m. – Registration
8:45-9:00 a.m. – Shannon Sessions Support 7 Welcome
9:00-10:30 a.m. – Dr Rynearson’s live interview with someone who has experienced traumatic loss and worked their way to resilience and healing:
Being a peaceful, compassionate presence
10:30-10:45 a.m. – Break
10:45-12:15 p.m. – Dr Jantz: Substance Abuse Crisis:
Grief before and after a Drug Overdose: Pathways to Healing
12:15-1:00 p.m. – Lunch by Qdoba
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Somatic Response:
The body holds grief and trauma: Understanding and Healing
Randie Clark
2:00-2:15 p.m. – Break
2:15-3:45 p.m. – Dr. Jennifer Levin “Grief Models and the Journey Through Sudden, Traumatic Loss”
3:45-4:15 p.m. – Cindi Sinnema Taking Care of Yourself: Tips for Those Caring for Others Impacted by Traumatic Grief
4:15-4:45 p.m. – Merle and Cindy Myers
Emotional Triggers in Traumatic Grief: Identifying and Coping Strategies
Cindi Sinnema and Shannon Sessions: Wrap up
