Cultivating Compassion: Building a Comprehensive Grief-Responsive Community
Please join us for the annual G.A.P. Network Grief Conference on April 3rd at Cohatch Polaris. This year’s theme is building a grief-responsive community—a community where everyone has a basic understanding of grief and how it affects individuals as well as the broader community.
Creating a grief-responsive community doesn’t require everyone to be an expert in grief; rather, it means equipping community members with the knowledge and tools to recognize and support those who are grieving. By spreading grief education and fostering empathy, we empower individuals to make meaningful connections and provide support in everyday interactions. Whether you’re a hairdresser, a friend, or a neighbor, you can play an essential role in offering comfort and care to those who are mourning.
Led by Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C, and Co-Founder of What’s Your Grief, this event will bring together community members who may not typically be recognized as grief support providers—such as tattoo artists, garden group leaders, and death doulas—with those working to offer grief support within their communities, as well as individuals who are grieving. We will explore how to bridge gaps in existing support systems and identify ways to connect more effectively with different groups. The conference will also provide grief support to bereaved families through social interaction, resource sharing, and community-building opportunities.
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