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Grief and the Holidays: Coping With Loss When Others are Joyful

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024

11:30 a.m. ET • 10:30 a.m. CT • 9:30 a.m. MT • 8:30 a.m. PT

For Questions, contact AARP TX txaarp@aarp.org

Duration: 90 Minutes

FREE online event. AARP Membership not required.

We’ll explore how to develop a practical plan for coping with loss during the holidays, from finding ways to minimize stress to deciding whether to observe traditions.

About the Event

Someone you love has died. How do you face the holidays and cope with the pain of your loss when everyone around you is so joyful? Holidays are some of the most challenging times to navigate after a loss.

In this webinar, we’ll cover how to make a practical plan for dealing with grief during the holidays. Topics include:

How to eliminate unnecessary stress
How to talk about the person who died
Deciding what to do about traditions
How to have a “This Will Do” Christmas
Identifying “triggers” to help minimize holiday grief surprises
How to take loving care of yourself

Certified Grief Educator™ Garrick Colwell will facilitate this webinar. Garrick holds a “Death and Grief Studies Certification” from The Center for Loss and Life Transitions and collaborates with Hospice Austin on developing innovative grief and bereavement support programs.

How to Join

Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.

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