(90-minute webinar – available live or on-demand)

Thursday, November 13, 2025

3:00 - 4:00 PM Eastern

Children grieve differently. Do you understand grief and loss from a child’s perspective or are they overlooked? This important session will help you identify, comprehend, and respond to a child's reaction to illness and death. Could there be anything more important?

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Recognize the factors influencing a child’s reaction to illness and death
• Identify best communication techniques for children throughout developmental stages
• Explore strategies to support children affected by trauma and loss
• Introduce and teach appropriate coping techniques for different age groups

WEBINAR DETAILS: Often, during times of trauma, illness, and death, children can be overlooked while their caregivers struggle with the situation’s inherent difficulties. The last thing a parent needs during these times is a frightened, confused child. This presentation will explore the factors influencing children’s reactions and effective strategies to help them deal positively with traumatic family events.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Hospice, Home Health, Home Care, Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This informative session is designed for in-home caregivers that work primarily with families with young children.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• References and additional learning opportunities
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
• Attendance certificate provided

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NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

MEET THE PRESENTER: Michael “Kim” Williamson, M.Ed., Raise A Kid R.I.G.H.T.

Throughout more than 30 years as a licensed school and professional counselor, Kim Williamson has devoted himself to the study and advocacy of healthy parent/child relationships. He understands the critical role that family dynamics plays in the growth of children – especially in difficult circumstances such as divorce, trauma, and loss. He possesses a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a retired professor of Human Growth and Development and Student Development. He is the author and presenter of Raise A Kid R.I.G.H.T.: A practical guide to raising healthy, happy children.