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Benjamin Kintisch: Life Review

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Benjamin Kintisch shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Benjamin Kintisch: Supporting People During End of Life

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Benjamin Kintisch shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Dr. Jasmine Cobb, DSW, LCSW-S: Green Burials

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Jasmine Cobb shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Dr. Jasmine Cobb, DSW, LCSW-S: Grieve Your Way

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Jasmine Cobb shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Pamela Gabbay: Talking to Kids about a Loss by Suicide

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Pamela Gabbay shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Jordan Gross: Talking to Children About Suicide Loss

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Jordan Gross shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.

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Jordan Gross: My Whole Grief

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Jordan Gross shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Melissa Lunardini: Supporting Grieving Children

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Melissa Lunardini shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Melissa Lunardini: Grief Support-Helptexts.com

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Melissa Lunardini shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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Jill Cohen: Children and Bereavement

Posted on April 8, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Jill Cohen shares powerful words of hope and healing at the 50th Annual Conference of The Association for Death Education and Counseling® (ADEC), the leading organization for professionals in thanatology, grief counseling, and end-of-life care. ADEC’s mission is to empower professionals with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to support individuals and communities through loss, death, and grief. This presentation is a heartfelt contribution to that mission—uplifting, inspiring, and deeply human.  

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