Dougy Center

Join Executive Director, Brennan Wood, and author Lisa Keefauver for a book discussion and signing at Broadway Books on june 27th at 6pm! Save your spot at https://lnkd.in/g4Db7eRx

In celebration of Pride Month, we are highlighting some of the LGBTQIA+ guests from our podcast, Grief Out Loud. We are grateful to each of them for sharing their stories with us. Even though most of us know and accept that grief doesn't have an end point, it can still be surprising to witness how much it impacts almost every aspect of our lives, including our relationships. This was true for Daniel, who was two days away from his 8th birthday when his father died of a brain tumor. When he was a kid, grief impacted Daniel's relationship with a sense of safety and security. As a young adult, it affected what he was looking for in his dating relationships. Throughout his life, it's shaped who and how he feels safe and comfortable connecting with. Listen to this episode and more at dougy.org or wherever you get your podcasts. #pridemonth🌈#dougycenter #thedougycenter #UnderstandGrief #griefloutloud #grief

Like many holidays throughout the year, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can spark a multitude of emotions, especially when you’re grieving. While these holidays primarily make us think about children who are grieving the death of a parent or caregiver and parents who have lost a child, these days can be equally treacherous for those who have complex relationships with parents and parenthood. View and download our full tipsheet at https://lnkd.in/guC2Nsft #dougycenter #thedougycenter #UnderstandGrief

Register today for our upcoming FREE webinar on November 21st! A common myth is that children may not be impacted like adults after a death. In fact, it's not uncommon to hear comments such as "They are too young to understand" when referring to children's experiences of loss. Join Dougy Center staff for this free webinar where we dispel myths and raise awareness about children's grief. Thank you to the New York Life Insurance Company Foundation for their continued support on topics surrounding equity, inclusion, and Dougy Center's commitment to children who are grieving. Visit dougy.org/2024webinars to register and check out our other upcoming webinars. #thedougycenter #UnderstandGrief #dougycenter #griefeducation

Lisa Keefauver is a lot of things - she's a writer, speaker, educator, social worker, podcast host, mother, widow, and grief activist. She came to the last two titles when her personal experience of grieving for her husband Eric, who died of a brain tumor in 2011, intersected with her professional life as a clinician. At this intersection, Lisa realized just how grief illiterate the world is and how that illiteracy creates unnecessary suffering for those who are grieving. Lisa hosts the acclaimed podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch and recently published her book, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss. Listen to our conversation wherever you get your podcasts. #griefoutloud #understandgrief #dougycenter #griefeducation #griefpodcast

Thank you to Urban Gleaners for providing food for Dougy families. The loss of a parent or family member can cause unforeseen financial strain and 31% of our families report living below the poverty level. We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of chidlren and familes who are grieving! #thedougycenter #UnderstandGrief #dougycenter

Excited to share more photos of our 2024 Porsche Boxster winner! Huge thank you to everyone who supported Dougy Center by purchasing a raffle ticket, and to our amazing partner Porsche Beaverton!! #thedougycenter #dougycenter #porscheboxster

In celebration of Pride Month, we are highlighting some of the LGBTQIA+ guests from our podcast, Grief Out Loud. We are grateful to each of them for sharing their stories with us. Jamie Thrower is a Queer death doula, end-of-life educator, and grief guide in Portland, OR. She is also the founder of the Queer Grief Club which provides inclusive non-traditional grief support offerings for those grieving both death and non-death losses. Jamie knows from her personal experience of grieving the deaths of her parents and her daughter, Birdie, who she and her wife lost in the second trimester, just how important it is for grief support to be reflective of identity, relationships, family constellations, and community. Listen to this episode and more at dougy.org or wherever you get your podcasts. #pridemonth🌈#dougycenter #thedougycenter #UnderstandGrief #griefloutloud #grief

Congratulations to our 27th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle winner with ticket #1759!! Huge thank you to everyone who supported Dougy Center by purchasing a raffle ticket, and to our amazing partner Porsche Beaverton!! #thedougycenter #dougycenter #porscheboxster

The Autism & Grief Project is a new online platform designed to help adults with autism navigate and cope with the complexities of grief arising from both death and non-death losses. Alex LaMorie, A.A.S is a member of the project's Advisory Board and brings his lived experience with both autism and grief to this work. Dr. Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, brings years of both professional and personal grief knowledge to his role on the project's Development Team. The Autism & Grief Project is unique - just as grief and autism are unique - and the site provides information not only for adults with autism who are grieving, but also the people who are supporting them. Listen to our conversation wherever you get your podcasts. #griefoutloud #understandgrief #dougycenter #griefeducation #griefpodcast