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Laura Vargas: Impacts of Grief on The Body

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Laura Vargas 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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Sue Harvey: Honor Your Own Timeline for Healing

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Sue Harvey 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 Eric Brewer: Journey Through Grief

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Eric Brewer 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. Eric Brewer: From Grief to Growth

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Eric Brewer 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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Heather Taylor: Doing Grief Better

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Heather Taylor 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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Heather Taylor: Comforting Yourself in Grief

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Heather Taylor 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 Greenbaum: Alchemizing Your Grief

Posted on April 1, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Jill Greenbaum 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 Greenbaum: Find Healing in Nature

Posted on April 1, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Jill Greenbaum 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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Andy McNiel: Creating Space for Those in Grief

Posted on March 31, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Andy McNiel 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 Alison Bomba: Does Your Child Need Professional Help after a Death

Posted on March 31, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Dr. Alison Bomba 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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