Grief Symposium: Caring for Children and Adolescents
Overview
Welcome to the Grief Symposium: Caring for Children and Adolescents! Join us at Seguin ISD's Central Office for a morning filled with insightful discussions and valuable resources on supporting young individuals through grief and loss. Tami Logsdon of the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas will lead our conversations and discussions as we explore how young people understand and express grief, offering practical strategies for communication, emotional support, and creating nurturing environments at home, in schools, and throughout the community. Designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members, the symposium provides insight, understanding, and hope for those walking alongside grieving children. Sponsored by Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, this free event invites you to come, learn, and grow in your ability to help children heal and thrive. Register now to secure your spot!
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Highlights
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 8:30 AM
Location
1221 E Kingsbury St
1221 East Kingsbury Street
Seguin, TX 78155
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Welcome & Opening
• Welcome and introductions • Symposium objectives and agenda overview • Ground rules for sensitive discussions • Acknowledgment of personal grief experiences in the audience
Foundation Session - Understanding Childhood Grief - Part A
The Landscape of Childhood Bereavement • Current statistics and prevalence • Types of losses children experience (death, divorce, pet loss, relocation) • Common myths vs. realities about children's grief • Cultural and family influences on grief expression
Foundation Session - Understanding Childhood Grief - Part B
Developmental Differences in Grief Processing • Ages 3-5: Concrete thinking, magical thinking, regression • Ages 6-12: Beginning abstract concepts, school-age concerns • Ages 13-18: Identity formation, peer relationships, future planning • How cognitive development affects grief understanding • Case examples for each age group
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Emanuel's Lutheran Church
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