Grief Institute Pre-Conference Intensive - MISSOULA

Missoula, MT

Tuesday, April 14th (4:30-6:30pm) - Wednesday, April 15th, (9:00am-4:30pm) 2026

Grief Support Facilitator Training (8 hours): Many people identify feeling isolated amidst grief. Simultaneously, it can seem that our usual repertoire of coping skills falls short. Groups can offer a positive support network with opportunities to learn and practice constructive outlets for a range of emotions. This interactive workshop with Tina Barrett, EdD, LCPC, explores the benefits of group interventions for youth and adults who are grieving the death of a family member or other types of losses. We will outline models of grief and trauma care related to group work and discuss tools and ideas for coordinating and facilitating grief support groups and introduce an 8-week model for 1:1 peer support when group support is contraindicated. This training will include special considerations for grief after suicide. Considerations for coordination and implementation as well as common challenges in groups will be addressed.   

Continuing Education available (2 hours) : Board of Behavioral Health (BBH); Office of Public Instruction (OPI); Nursing CEs (pending)

Grief Institute Conference:

Date/Time:

• Thursday, April 16 (9:00am-4:30pm) - Friday, April 17 (9:00am-4:30pm)

  *Sign-in from 8:30 - 9am

Location: Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Broadway Building Conference Rooms, Missoula, MT (Thursday and Friday sessions also available virtually)

Continuing Education available: Board of Behavioral Health (BBH); Office of Public Instruction (OPI); Nursing CEs (pending)

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