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The Premier Grief & Loss
Conference for Therapists and Helping Professionals
Effectively treating grieving clients has become a lost art in today’s "fix-it" culture.
That’s why thousands of clinicians return each year for our best-selling Grief Summit—the trusted event that keeps mental health professionals sharp, connected, and up to date on the evolving science of grief.
In 2025, we’re bringing back the same powerful training—and this time, it’s completely FREE.
Join us for a 2-day live event with the world’s top grief experts, here to help you meet grief with clarity, skill, and heart.
Train live with:- David Kessler - One of the most respected grief experts in the world
- Hospice Nurse Julie - NYT best-selling author of DeMystifying Death
- Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor - Neuroscientist and author of The Grieving Brain and the newly released The Grieving Body
- Dr. Erica Sirrine - Director at St. Jude Children’s Hospital and pediatric grief specialist
- And more! (see full lineup below)
You’ll walk away with tools to:
- Apply brain science to calm the grieving brain and body
- Spot hidden, inherited grief—and help clients break the cycle
- Know what to say when there’s nothing to fix
- Understand the dying process—a crucial insight for grief therapy
- Help families grieve together, even when they’re falling apart
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- Up to 8 CE hours ($559.92 value)
- Finding Meaning Grief Workbook – FREE + shipping ($19.99 value)
- Full Grief Certification Course with Erica Sirrine (includes an additional 6.25 CE hours) – start today! ($249.99 value)
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HERE’S WHY
PEOPLE LOVE GRIEF SUMMIT
"Totally changed my
approach…" – Ebonie P., counselor
"Validating, enlightening, and
encouraging... all so much needed in these trying times.”" – Tiffany W., counselor
"Deeply moving and extremely
helpful!" – Lorenza, T., LPC
"Really spoke to me and helped me
identify ways that my personal grief impacts my practice.”" – Denise L, counselor
"Awesome. It presented a paradigm
shift in the way we think about grief that I am looking forward to using with my
clients." – Jill S., counselor
FREE 2-DAY ONLINE EVENT
2025 Grief Summit:
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
LIVE Online July 31 – Aug 1, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:45pm CENTRAL
Free registration closes before the live event ends!
Can't attend live? No problem!
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
*Up to 14 CE hours (8 live CE hours + 6 self-study CE hours) are available with a
low-cost
upgrade.
DAY 1 | Thursday, July 31, 2025
10:00am – 3:45pm CT | Optional (No
CE)
9:40am - 10:00am CT
Morning Welcome: Gentle Grief Yoga & Meet Your Hosts
Morning Welcome: Gentle Grief Yoga & Meet Your Hosts
With Zach Taylor, MA LPC and Paul Denniston, RYT 500 -
Click here for information about Paul Denniston
Start your day with a grounding, heart-centered welcome. Join Zach Taylor, Director of Psychotherapy Networker, and Paul Denniston, internationally recognized yoga teacher and founder of Grief Yoga®, for gentle movement to open the body and mind for the work ahead.
10:00am - 11:05am CT
Speaking the Unimaginable: How Understanding the Dying Process Helps Therapists Work with Loss
Speaking the Unimaginable: How Understanding the Dying Process Helps Therapists Work with Loss
David Kessler, RN - Click here for information about David Kessler
Join David Kessler, one of the world’s most respected voices in grief and founder of
Grief.com, as he shares profound insights from decades of work at the bedside of
the
dying and alongside those left behind. A longtime collaborator of Elisabeth KĂĽbler-Ross
and author of Finding Meaning and The Needs of the Dying, David brings a rare depth of
experience to this essential session for every clinician working with loss.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Break through the cultural silence around death to support deeper client healing
- Navigate the unpredictable, nonlinear path of grief with confidence and clarity
- Stay grounded while holding space for anger, guilt, relief, and other complex end-of-life emotions
11:15am - 12:20pm
CT
How We Die: What Every Therapist Should Know About the Dying Process
How We Die: What Every Therapist Should Know About the Dying Process
Julie McFadden, RN BSN ("Hospice Nurse Julie") - Click here for information about Julie McFadden
With millions of followers and years of hospice experience, “Hospice Nurse Julie” is on a
mission to change how we talk about death. In this honest, compassionate session, she gives
you the language, clinical clarity, and emotional grounding you need to support clients and
families facing the end of life.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Demystify the dying process—so clients feel less fear, and more peace
- Guide families through the final stages with confidence, not helplessness
- Talk about death in a way that builds trust, calms anxiety, and honors what matters most
12:30pm - 1:35pm CT
The Role of Forgiveness in Grief Work: Releasing Anger and the Pain of Relational Trauma
The Role of Forgiveness in Grief Work: Releasing Anger and the Pain of Relational Trauma
Frank Anderson, MD - Click here for information about Frank Anderson
International trauma expert and IFS leader Dr. Frank Anderson brings rare clarity to one of
grief’s most misunderstood topics: forgiveness. Whether your client is grappling with
resentment, betrayal, or unfinished emotional business, this session helps you approach
forgiveness as a choice, not a demand—especially in the wake of trauma.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Time forgiveness right—so it’s healing, not harmful
- Spot the difference between true release and emotional bypassing
- Help clients move toward forgiveness (if they want to)—without pressure, shame, or spiritual gaslighting
MID-DAY BREAK 1:35pm -
2:05pm CT
2:05pm - 3:10pm CT
Forever in My Heart: Expressions of Continuing Bonds in Childhood and Adolescent Grief
Forever in My Heart: Expressions of Continuing Bonds in Childhood and Adolescent Grief
Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT - Click here for information about Erica H Sirrine
Dr. Erica Sirrine, Director of Social Work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, shares
powerful, age-appropriate strategies for helping children and teens stay connected to loved
ones who’ve died. Instead of “letting go,” grieving youth often need help holding on—and
doing so in healthy, meaningful ways.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Quickly recognize what grief looks like at different developmental stages—so you can respond with confidence
- Use creative tools that help kids express grief in their own language—without overwhelming them
- Support the deep emotional bonds grieving youth carry—so they feel less alone, misunderstood, or broken
3:20pm – 3:45pm
Closing Panel with Faculty and Q&A (NO CE)
Closing Panel with Faculty and Q&A (NO CE)
Zach Taylor, Paul Denniston and Select Faculty
Wrap up Day 1 with shared reflections, key takeaways, and live Q&A with featured experts.
DAY 2 | Friday, August 1, 2025
10:00am – 3:45pm CT
9:40am - 10:00am CT | Optional (No
CE)
Morning Welcome: Gentle Grief Yoga & Intention Setting
Morning Welcome: Gentle Grief Yoga & Intention Setting
Zach Taylor, MA LPC and Paul Denniston, RYT 500 - Click here for information about Paul Denniston
Ease into Day 2 with a moment of presence and movement to prepare your body and mind for the depth of today’s learning.
10:00am – 11:05am CT
Traumatic Grief: The Losses That Scare Clinicians the Most
Traumatic Grief: The Losses That Scare Clinicians the Most
David Kessler, RN - Click here for information about David Kessler
In his second powerful session at the summit, world-renowned grief expert David Kessler
tackles the most overwhelming forms of loss—like suicide, overdose, the death of a child.
These are the cases that leave even experienced therapists unsure of what to say or do. This
session gives you the steadiness, language, and emotional capacity you need to show up when
it matters most.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Stay grounded in the face of unbearable loss—so you don’t freeze, over-function, or retreat
- Hold space for traumatic grief without trying to fix what can’t be fixed
- Speak with clarity and compassion—so clients feel seen, not retraumatized
11:15am – 12:20am CT
The Neuroscience of Grief: Supporting the Grieving Brain and Body
The Neuroscience of Grief: Supporting the Grieving Brain and Body
Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD - Click here for information about Mary-Frances O'Connor
Drawing from her groundbreaking books The Grieving Brain and The Grieving
Body,
neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor reveals what modern brain
science teaches us about grief. Discover how grief rewires the brain—and how you can use
this knowledge to offer clients practical, compassionate, and science-backed
support.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Explain grief as a brain-based learning process of attachment and separation
- Understand the role of neuroplasticity in prolonged grief and healing
- Translate neuroscience into language that empowers clients and reduces shame
12:30pm – 1:35pm CT
When the Past Meets the Present: Uncovering Unresolved Grief Across Generations
When the Past Meets the Present: Uncovering Unresolved Grief Across Generations
Lisa Connors, PhD, LCPC - Click here for information about Lisa Connors
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified Grief-Informed Professional Dr. Lisa
Connors brings a powerful, culturally grounded lens to grief work. In this session, she
explores how historical trauma and intergenerational loss shape emotional pain—especially in
the Black community—and how clinicians can help clients heal grief they didn’t know they
were carrying.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Spot signs of inherited grief that often hide beneath surface symptoms
- Use culturally responsive interventions to honor legacy grief without retraumatizing
- Bring historical, systemic awareness to the therapy room—so clients feel seen, not pathologized
MID-DAY BREAK 1:35pm -
2:05pm CT
2:05-3:10pm CT
“Why Are We Falling Apart?”: Helping Families Stay Connected Through Grief
“Why Are We Falling Apart?”: Helping Families Stay Connected Through Grief
Julia Samuel, MBE, BACP Acc. - Click here for information about Julia Samuel
World-renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Julia Samuel brings decades of
experience in family grief work to this essential session. When families grieve, they often
do it in radically different ways—causing friction, silence, or emotional distance. Learn
how to guide families through grief with tools that honor individual styles while restoring
connection.
You'll learn how to:
You'll learn how to:
- Understand how family roles, attachment styles, and trauma shape how each person grieves
- Help families stay connected—even when their grief looks nothing alike
- Use clear, compassionate tools to rebuild communication and prevent grief from pulling people apart
3:20pm – 3:45pm
Closing Panel & Faculty Q&A (NO CE)
Closing Panel & Faculty Q&A (NO CE)
Zach Taylor, Paul Denniston, and Select Faculty
Reflect on the most powerful moments from Day 2, hear final thoughts from faculty, and close
out the summit with shared insights and connection.
FREE 2-DAY ONLINE EVENT
2025 Grief Summit:
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
LIVE Online July 31 – Aug 1, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:45pm CENTRAL
Free registration closes before the live event ends!
Can't attend live? No problem!
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
*Up to 14 CE hours (8 live CE hours + 6 self-study CE hours) are available with a
low-cost
upgrade.
What You Get When You
Register FREE Today
- Full access to the 2-day LIVE online event
Join top experts in grief care in real time—from anywhere. - Interactive training experience
Ask questions, engage with presenters, and connect with a community of professionals who get it. - 14-day replay access
Rewatch any session on demand—whenever it works for you. - Downloadable handouts, slides & worksheets
Practical tools you can use immediately—and keep forever.
Want CE hours, a workbook, and
certification? Upgrade and Get
It ALL!
Upgrade Your Free Registration and Get It ALL—Just $69.99 Before the Live Event Ends!
When you sign up FREE, you’ll have the option to upgrade and unlock this value-packed professional bundle:
Upgrade Your Free Registration and Get It ALL—Just $69.99 Before the Live Event Ends!
When you sign up FREE, you’ll have the option to upgrade and unlock this value-packed professional bundle:
Grief
Certification Training
| By Erica H Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Click here for information about Erica H Sirrine
Get certified as a Grief Informed Professional (CGP) with The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox by Erica Sirrine—our best-selling on-demand seminar packed with 60+ grief interventions and up to 6.25 CE hours.
Valued at $249.99
| By Erica H Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Click here for information about Erica H Sirrine
Get certified as a Grief Informed Professional (CGP) with The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox by Erica Sirrine—our best-selling on-demand seminar packed with 60+ grief interventions and up to 6.25 CE hours.
Valued at $249.99
Access Up
to 8 Total CE Hours
| Multiple Speakers
Click here for information about our Speakers
Join live or choose the self-study format—either way, you can earn up to 8 CE hours while gaining practical tools you’ll use right away.
Valued at $559.92
| Multiple Speakers
Click here for information about our Speakers
Join live or choose the self-study format—either way, you can earn up to 8 CE hours while gaining practical tools you’ll use right away.
Valued at $559.92
Hard Copy
of David Kessler’s Finding Meaning Grief Workbook
| By David Kessler, RN
Click here for information about David Kessler
A powerful guide to help clients navigate loss and healing—delivered straight to your door.
Valued at $19.99
| By David Kessler, RN
Click here for information about David Kessler
A powerful guide to help clients navigate loss and healing—delivered straight to your door.
Valued at $19.99
Total
Value: $829.90
Yours for only $69.99—but only if you upgrade before the live event ends!
Don’t miss your chance to gain CE hours, certification, and exclusive resources—at a fraction of the cost.
Yours for only $69.99—but only if you upgrade before the live event ends!
Don’t miss your chance to gain CE hours, certification, and exclusive resources—at a fraction of the cost.
FREE 2-DAY ONLINE EVENT
2025 Grief Summit:
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
LIVE Online July 31 – Aug 1, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:45pm CENTRAL
Free registration closes before the live event ends!
Can't attend live? No problem!
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
*Up to 14 CE hours (8 live CE hours + 6 self-study CE hours) are available with a
low-cost
upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
To become a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP), simply complete the full training
The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox included in the upgrade (live or on-demand)
and pass
the post-event quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Once completed, you’ll receive a digital
certificate to showcase your advanced training in grief support. While this is not a state
license or board certification, it’s a powerful credential that demonstrates your commitment
to compassionate, evidence-based grief care—and it can enhance your professional credibility
with clients, employers, and referral sources. No renewal is required.
Yes! This is designed to be a crash course in introducing you to the ways therapists are
incorporating grief work into their current practices and models they already use. You’ll
also be given the resources to know where to go and how to dive deeper into any of these
methods if you’d like to go further after this training is done.
You’ll still have access to unlimited, on-demand replays for 14 days in your portal. Please
note you would need to watch the presentations as they are presented live in order to
receive live CE hours, which is a requirement of most licensing boards. If you cannot attend
live but wish to receive CE hours, just upgrade to the recording package where you can
receive self-study CE hours.
Every registrant gets complete unlimited replay access to the recording of the event for 14
days in your portal.
You can get unlimited access to the recording + self-study CE hours for only $69.99 when you select the Self-Study Package upgrade during registration.
You can get unlimited access to the recording + self-study CE hours for only $69.99 when you select the Self-Study Package upgrade during registration.
Yes! If you cannot attend live, you can simply upgrade to the recording package immediately
after registering above to earn up to 14 self-study CE hours. Register for free above
and then upgrade to the recording package on the next screen.
This conference is free to attend. However, if you’d like to earn CE hours (either live or
self-study with the recording package), you’ll need to upgrade for just a nominal fee.
Everyone who upgrades prior to the event will receive, in their course account, lifetime
access to Dr. Erica Sirrine’s popular “Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox” course ($249.99
value) completely free. This offer is not available to free attendees.
Yes, the live CE upgrade includes 14-day recording access and the Self-Study CE upgrade
includes unlimited recording access. You will be able to keep any handouts and/or manuals
from the presentations.
This event is eligible for up to 14 CE hours, depending on your individual board. We've
worked hard to make sure as many licensed mental health professionals as possible are
covered by this amazing training program.
Please note you would need to watch the presentations as they are presented live in order to receive live CE hours. Self-study hours are only available with the optional upgrade to the self-study recording package.
Please note you would need to watch the presentations as they are presented live in order to receive live CE hours. Self-study hours are only available with the optional upgrade to the self-study recording package.
There will be a 30-minute lunch and 10-minute breaks between each workshop. The detailed
schedule is above.
Yes! We’re confident you’ll find this learning experience to be all that’s promised and more
than you expected. However, if you’re not completely satisfied, give us a call at
800-844-8260 and we will honor our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
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FREE 2-DAY ONLINE EVENT
2025 Grief Summit:
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
The World's Largest Virtual Professional Grief Conference
LIVE Online July 31 – Aug 1, 2025 | 10:00am – 3:45pm CENTRAL
Free registration closes before the live event ends!
Can't attend live? No problem!
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
Register today and you'll get:
âś” 14-day on-demand access to watch at your convenience
âś” Option to upgrade for unlimited access, CE hours, certification training, and a copy of Finding Meaning by David Kessler
*Up to 14 CE hours (8 live CE hours + 6 self-study CE hours) are available with a
low-cost
upgrade.