Open to Hope Conference 2025

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Dr. Alison Bomba: Talking to Children About 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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Jasmine Greene: Hope Through Community

Posted on March 31, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Jasmine Greene 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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Tim Larson: Letting Go of Guilt After Losing Someone to Suicide

Posted on March 14, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Tim Larson 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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Karen Grumme-Rodriguez: The Autonomic Nervous Systems Response to Grief

Posted on March 14, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Karen Grumme-Rodriguezs 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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Stephen Gardner: Having the Courage to Grieve as a Man

Posted on March 14, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Stephen Gardner 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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Stephen Gardner: Making Meaning After the Loss of a Loved One

Posted on March 14, 2026 - by admin

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Simone Brock: After a Death; Find the Helpers to Support You

Posted on March 13, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Simone Brock 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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Felicia Massari: The Misunderstanding Around Suicide Loss

Posted on March 11, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Felicia Massari 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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Lori Carlson: You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone Finding Support After a Loss

Posted on March 11, 2026 - by admin

Join us as Lori Carlson 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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Lori Carlson: You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone Finding Support After a Loss

Posted on March 11, 2026 - by admin

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