Finding a Safe Space to Grieve: Special Considerations for LGBTQ+ Grief

Children's Bereavement Center (CBC) presents:
Topic: Finding a Safe Space to Grieve:
Special Considerations for LGBTQ+ Grief
Presented by: Daniel Sheridan, Ph.D on Thursday, June 29, 2023
• The unique aspects of grief as experienced by the LGBTQ+ community
• The challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community that contribute to distinct forms of grief, including discrimination, health disparities, violence, and minority stress
• The significance of unique losses within the LGBTQ+ community, such as the loss of chosen family and experiences of disenfranchised grief
• The vital role of allies in providing support to grieving individuals in the LGBTQ+ community
About the Speaker:
Dr. Daniel Sheridan is a licensed psychologist and is trained in both clinical work and empirical research. Clinically, he has provided therapeutic support to children and adults in both individual and group settings. Dr. Sheridan is also a published author and invited presenter at both national conferences and community agencies within South Florida. As Clinical & Training Advisor for the Children’s Bereavement Center, Dr. Sheridan is responsible for the CBC Peer Support Group Services, community outreach and training, and the dissemination of CBC outcome research.
Children Bereavement Center's Lunch & Learn at Home series is offered FREE for community champions and mental health professionals. Each session offers training, resources and Q&A. CE Credit available for a fee.
Learn more about CBC at www.childbereavement.org