2026 Spring Institute

Space is limited, and will be confirmed by email. In order to avoid being closed out, register as soon as possible. Deadlines to register: March 9, 2026.

CONTENT LEVEL & TARGET AUDIENCE

The content in this conference will be at the Beginner Level.

The target audience: counselors, social workers, pyschologist, educators, mental health professionals, community organization staff

Good Grief Spring Institute: Holding Space for Grief ,  has been approved by NBCC for NBCC Credit. Good Grief, Inc. is soley responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Aproval No. SP-5207.

• Any sessions that do not qualify for continuing education credit will be clearly marked.

• 4.5 total continuing education clock hours are available for attending the entire symosium.

• Attendees must sign in and sign out of each session and complete the post-session survey to receive continuing education credit. Partial credit for sessions will not be issued. 

• Each state sets its own requirements for licensure, including continuing education requirements to maintain licensure. Questions about CE requirements for state licensure should be directed to your state board. 

To view presenter names, qualification, and bio's click here.

AGENDA: HOLDING SPACE FOR GRIEF

9:00 - 9:30 am:        Check in and breakfast

9:30 - 9:45 am:        Welcome remarks and photo

9:45 - 10:45 am:       Keynote: Donna L. Schuurman, EdD, FT Sr. Director of Advocacy and Education at Dougy Center

10:45 - 11:00 am:      Break

11:00 - 12:15 pm:      Morning workshops

12:15 - 1:00 pm:        Lunch

1:00 - 2:15 pm:          Afternoon workshops

2:15 - 2:30 pm:          Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm:          Participant panel

3:30 - 4:00 pm:          Facilitator awards

4:00 pm:                    Cocktail Celebration

Good Grief is committed to ensuring that all particiapnts can fully engage in the March 14th Spring Institute. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to facilitate their participation in the event.

If you require specific accommodations, please submit your request as early as possible to allow adequate time for arrangements to be made. Requests can be submitted through the registration form or by contacting us directly.

To request accommodations, please email ps@good-grief.org or call 908.522.1999 by March 1, 2026. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.

Good Grief is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all participants of the March 14th Spring Institute. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All attendees, speakers, facilitators, volunteers, and staff are expected to contribute to an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. 

If you experience or witness any behavior that violates this policy, please report it immediately to ps@good-grief.org or call 908.522.1999 so that we can address the issue promptly and appropriately. 

Good Grief is dedicated to ensuring a safe, accessible, and equitable learning environment where all individuals feel valued and supported.

Good Grief is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all participants in the March 14th Spring Institute. Any personal information collected during the registration process, including contact details and professional credentials, will be used solely for event-related purposes, including communication, attendance tracking, and the administration of Continuing Education (CE) credits.

In compliance with the CE provider requirements, we will securely retain registration records, attendance verification, and other necessary documentation for the required retention period. After this period, all records will be securely disposed of in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.

We do not share participant information with third parties unless required by the accrediting bodies for CE verification purposes. If you have any concern about the confidentiality of your information or wish to request access to your records, please contact us at education@good-grief.org.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and retention of your information for the purposes outlined above.