Wednesday, November 13th

6-7:30pm

Light of the Valley Church, Room 105 of the back buildings.

9270 Bruceville Blvd.

Elk Grove, Ca.

Grief & The Holidays Seminar

Becoming proactive in coping with grief during the holiday season

November 13th

6-7:30pm

Light of the Valley, Room 105 of the back buildings

9270 Bruceville Blvd.

Elk Grove, CA.

As the holiday season fast approaches, so will the commercials on television showing family and friends gathering around the table in a room full of joy and laughter.

Traditions are the center stone of love for family and friends for generations to come. But unfortunately, for many individuals and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the holiday season may not have the same meaning. For many it’s a void of that special person in their life who is no longer present. The holiday season can be a painful and lonely experience. For many who are grieving the death of a loved one, if the holiday season could be erased from the calendar, the mounting stress and anxiety would be eliminated.

Unfortunately for those who have suffered a loss, the holiday season is part of life. Learning to cope and develop strategies to embrace the holiday seasons is important.

This seminar will explore ways to soften the impact that the holiday season can present.

Facilitated by : Daniel Hernandez, Clinical Thanatologist and Educator

Daniel has worked in mental health for the past 25 years and specializes in the field of thanatology (the study of death, dying and bereavement) and Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy. For the past 25 years he has worked at university settings as a mental health therapist and educator. He has a profound love for teaching and has taught graduate courses in counseling and human development, and mental health. Daniel has taught at San Jose State University, Syracuse University, Colgate University, Utica College and St. Lawrence University.

Daniel has provided support to individuals and families who have suffered a loss. He has facilitated support groups that have focused on: death of a child, survivors of suicide, and widows/widowers’ groups. Daniel continues to present topic seminars in the field of death, dying and bereavement. Daniel did his undergraduate and graduate work at San Jose State University. He has received training at the Center for Loss at Fort Collins, Colorado and is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling. He is a past Chair of the People of Color Committee that addressed end-of-life issues within a cultural context.

$5/person