A Childs's Right to Grieve

This is a 2.0 hour session.

A lecture presentation from Mia Mendoza, Program Director at the Children’s Grief Center + Grief Resource Center of New Mexico, on the inherent, human right of children to express grief and loss. We will discuss how this has been historically silenced in young people, and the long-term implications of denying children this right. The presentation will share the unique emotional needs of bereaved children, how this differs from those of adults, and how practitioners and caregivers can facilitate validation and healing in young people.

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Mia Mendoza, MSW, is the Program Director for the Children’s Grief Center + Grief Resource Center of New Mexico. In her position she supervises and trains program staff providing care to bereaved children, families, and individuals, and plans activities to promote hope and healing in peer support groups. She also provides community outreach and education across the state, to encourage and facilitate conversations on grief. Ms. Mendoza has her MSW, with a concentration in leadership and administration, from New Mexico Highlands University and is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of her community through her non-profit work. She has a background in legal advocacy and program development and expansion. Ms. Mendoza is a proud New Mexico native and rescue dog owner.

2.0 CEU's

NASW Member- $40
Non-Member- $60