Archdiocese of Philadelphia to host webinar on supporting grieving children and teens

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Child and Youth Protection will host a free one-hour virtual workshop on Nov. 20 at 1:00 p.m. to help professionals support grieving children and adolescents. The webinar, titled Walking Alongside: Becoming a Grief-Informed Ally for Children and Teens, is scheduled in recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month.

The session is intended for educators, counselors, administrators, and other professionals working with young people. Presenters Kelly Petersohn, a bereavement specialist, and Sarah Behm Guillén, director of the Eluna Resource Center, will discuss how grief affects different age groups. They will also share practical support strategies and resources for families navigating loss.