On-Demand Psychoeducational Workshop Library

The death of a loved one due to substance use forces us to confront life's fragility, often leading to profound changes. While some changes are empowering, others, like increased anxiety, can be more challenging. This workshop explores why anxiety may arise during grief and offers evidence-based, non-medical coping strategies to help manage it. While not offering medical advice, it aims to normalize this experience and provide practical tools for those affected by grief.

It is no secret that grief changes our entire lives, world, and relationships. The people in our lives may at times cause us pain and distress. Boundaries are crucial to mitigating such pain and distress. For many, boundaries sound great in theory, but implementation can be confusing and intimidating. Check out this Boundaries in Grief workshop that discusses when, why, and how we can each work to set boundaries in our own ways to improve our wellbeing and relationships.

Bereaved individuals are often told to “move on” or to “let go.” Yet, for many, that is the last thing they want to do, or feel that they can do. Continuing Bonds is a grief theory that describes this very desire and for many, need, to stay connected with our deceased loved ones. This workshop discusses the continuing bonds theory, how it can be helpful to the bereaved, and of course, ways to continue bonds with our loved ones.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by grief and not sure how to cope? Do you wish you had more coping skills in your toolkit? Join us for this workshop where you will hear from members of our staff who have found creative ways to cope with their grief. From song writing to karate, the possibilities are endless when it comes to finding the things that lift us up when we are feeling down.

Do you feel trapped in your grief; worried to bring it up because others will judge you and your loved one? Do you battle shame of your loved one due to their cause of death? View this discussion about the effects of stigma on one's grief journey. This is an opportunity to learn new ways of responding to stigma, on individual and societal levels.

If you have experienced the death of someone you care about, you know that grief does not go away. Rather, we adapt to carrying it and grow around our grief. Some individuals experience a phenomenon known as "Post-Traumatic Growth” (PTG). This workshop offers a compassionate exploration PTG and of the unique challenges faced by those bereaved by substance-use-related deaths.

Guilt and Regret are common in many individuals’ grief experiences, especially when navigating sudden and traumatic deaths, such as those due to substance-related causes. In this workshop, we discuss the commonality of these experiences, the reason why they come up so often, and what we can do to work through them.

This panel discussion features individuals from different walks of life who have all been impacted by and apply harm reduction practices to their lives and the lives of those around them. Watch this video to learn more about the history and application of harm reduction.

Grief affects us on all levels- not only emotionally and spiritually, but also physically. We know support groups and therapy are out there, but many of us wonder what else we can be doing to work through our grief. Sometimes taking care of our physical bodies and the impact that grief has had on us can be very beneficial.

When our loved ones die, they do not disappear. We feel their presence all around us through our ongoing love, memories, and for some people, through signs and symbols. Check out this workshop where we discuss the power of signs, symbols, and dreams in our grief journeys.

Grief following the death of a loved one due to substance-use-related causes is often filled with questions as to why this happened. Searching for answers to the “why” can lead us down rabbit holes that may set us further back in our grief journeys. For many, it is helpful to shift from “why” to “what next.” Instead of moving on from our loved ones, we may move forward with them by finding meaning.

Grieving the loss of a loved one brings overwhelming emotions, and advice like “don’t think about it” can feel unhelpful. Mindfulness offers an alternative by encouraging non-judgmental awareness of our thoughts and feelings, helping us navigate grief. Watch this discussion on how Mindfulness can support our grief journeys, with tips for starting and a few introductory practices.

View this discussion on boundaries and coping strategies for the holiday season, and listen to those personally impacted by grief share space with one another to discuss the upcoming holidays. Most importantly, we hope this workshop will convey the fact that you are not alone in feeling apprehensive about the holidays.

Grieving can feel isolating, but building connections is possible. This workshop, led by author Val Walker discussed 10 ways to create community when you're grieving. Discover real-life success stories and ideas to help you reach out.

This workshop features a panel of individuals who identify as grieving grands and/or as those supporting grieving grands discusses best practices in supporting grieving grands and those who care for them. This workshop also provides helpful tools for those caring for grieving children.

Grief is personal, but it doesn’t have to be isolated. In this workshop, we discuss how to navigate different grieving styles within the family and find ways to heal together, even when the journey looks different for everyone.