01/30/2025

Creating Space for the Silent Grievers

This session explores grief experienced by “silent grievers”—young children, teens, and adults whose grief may be unspoken, overlooked, or misunderstood. Funeral professionals will gain practical insight into recognizing unexpressed grief and creating inclusive, supportive experiences for families across generations. Ideal for Funeral professionals seeking to better support families through empathetic, inclusive, and developmentally informed care.

Key Highlights:

• Recognize how grief presents silently across age groups
• Understand developmental and generational influences on grief expression
• Learn how to thoughtfully include children and teens in arrangements and memorials
• Apply best practices for supporting youth grief from The Dougy Center and NACG
• Strengthen communication and compassion when grief is not verbally expressed

Shana Sadoski, LISW, MSW, MPH
Director of Grief Support and Community Education
Walker Funeral Homes

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