Upcoming Workshops, Webinars & Speaking Engagements

As a frequent speaker, trainer and lector on topics of death, dying and bereavement with a specialty in suicide & trauma-related grief issues, I will be conducting the following sessions:

Ongoing Bereavement Support Groups

Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm via Zoom
Bereavement Support Group for Individuals Who Lost a Loved One Due to Addiction
Click for information on how to join: ADDICTION BEREAVEMENT

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm via Zoom
Spousal/Partner Loss Bereavement Support Group
Click for information on how to join: SPOUSAL PARTNER Group

Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:30 pm via Zoom
Bereavement Support Group for Individuals Who Lost a Loved One Due to COVID
Click for information on how to join:  COVID BEREAVEMENT GROUP 2024  COVID BEREAVEMENT GROUP 2025

Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am In Person
Monthly Bereavement Support Group for Residents
Atria-on-the-Hudson, Ossining, NY

Upcoming Workshops & Speaking Engagements

Saturday, March 22, 2025    8:30 am – 4:00 pm
2025 Inaugural Grief Symposium: Understanding Death & Bereavement Issues from a Catholic Perspective
St. Augustine Church, Ossining, NY

The program includes Mass and Benediction as well as speakers from the Archdiocese of New York Respect Life Office, Archdiocese of New York Public Policy & Safe Environment, ARCH Care, Droste Mental Health Services & Archdiocese of New York Parish Counseling Network Program.
All who minister to individuals or family members navigating issues of death, dying and bereavement to include priests, deacons, RCIA administrators and faculty members, school administrators, faculty and social workers, bereavement group facilitators, caregivers, and the laity.
Registration required and cost per individual is $75. Fee includes breakfast & lunch. To register contact the Bereavement, Consolation, and Challenging Issues Coordinator, Gonzalo Alvarado: Gonzalo.Alvarado@archny.org or 646-794-3193.

Thursday, November 21st 2024  7:00 – 8:30 pm
Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season: A Journey from Mourning to Joy Workshop
St. Margaret of Antioch, Pearl River, NY
To register email: Tracey DeRosa at tracey@smparish.com

Tuesday, November 19th 2024  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Experience the Healing Power of Drumming Workshop
Find Your Rhythm & Put Your Spirit in Action
Dr. Robert Friedman, Author, Healing Power Of Drumming
St. Augustine Parish, Ossining, NY
To register email: Gae Savino, LCSW, FT at ghsavino@aol.com

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season: A Journey from Mourning to Joy
St. Edmund’s Retreat, Enders Island, Mystic, CT
Click for more information and to register.

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season: A Journey from Mourning to Joy
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Valhalla, NY

Thursday, September 26th, 2024, 7:00-8:30 pm
10 Common Myths & Misconceptions of Grief Workshop
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Valhalla, NY

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, 10:00 am – Noon Workshop
Implications of Childhood Attachment Experiences on Adult Grief Treatment
Sponsor: Hudson Valley Professional Development LLC

Thursday, September 12th, 11:00 am – Noon Workshop
In-Person
Healing Through Kindness Towards Self & Others: Helping to Shatter Loneliness 
Calvary Church, Yorktown, NY