2021 NJPN Conference Program Book

1:15 PM–2:15 PM

Plenary Session Day 1 - Thursday, April 29

Growing More Resilient in Traumatic Times

Based on David Kessler’s new book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, this workshop is designed to help professionals guide people through life’s worst moments to find meaning after loss. All types of loss will be covered, including, loss of a parent or family member, and loss due to addiction, mental illness and suicide. After attending this workshop, you will be able to enhance your work with those who have dealt with various types of loss. You with new insight, tools, strategies, and inspiring information, leaving you looking forward to the next day … so you can immediately begin to use all you have learned!

DAVID KESSLER Author, Found of Grief.com

Approved for 1-hour Renewal Credit/CEU for: IC&RC/NJ-AP Certification Board | NAADAC | and DOE.

FINDINGMEANING Kessler’s insight is both professional and intensely personal. His journey with grief began when, as a child, he witnessed a mass shooting at the same time his mother was dying. For most of his life, Kessler taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about end of life, trauma, and grief, as well as leading talks and retreats for those experiencing grief. Despite his knowledge, his life was upended by the sudden death of his 21-year-old son. In "Finding Meaning" , Kessler shares the insights, collective wisdom, and powerful tools that will help those experiencing loss.

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