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Grief Connection Space: Our Approach

Mission Statement: Through supportive partnerships and community education grounded in awareness, connection, and wisdom, we strive to develop grief-informed spaces.


Vision Statement:  To develop spaces where grief-informed practices are embedded in community systems through sustained education, collaboration, and compassionate support.


How We Will Do This:
We foster supportive partnerships, deliver community-centered education, and share accessible grief resources to promote awareness, build meaningful connections, and cultivate shared wisdom. Through collaboration and compassionate guidance, we help individuals, schools, businesses and organizations navigate the complex landscape of grief support and create environments grounded in empathy and informed support.  


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Developing Grief Informed Communities

We provide customized:

 Workshops/Professional Development
Our interactive workshops provide practical tools and strategies for supporting those grieving. Tailored to various audiences—educators, caregivers, professionals, and community members—these sessions foster skill-building, awareness, and confidence in navigating grief-related conversations and care.


Presentations
We offer engaging presentations designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of grief across diverse settings. Whether in schools, workplaces, or community events, our presentations can be customized to fit the audience’s needs and goals.


Community Education on Grief
Through community education, we help individuals and groups deepen their understanding of grief, loss, and the healing process. These programs aim to build compassionate, informed communities where grief is acknowledged and supported rather than silenced or misunderstood.


Outreach and Engagement
We actively connect with communities to listen, learn, and build meaningful relationships that expand access to grief support. By participating in local events and collaborating with organizations, we ensure grief education and resources reach those who need them most.


Partnering on Framework, Policy and/or Procedure Development
We collaborate with schools, organizations, and agencies to develop grief-informed frameworks, policies and/or procedures. Our guidance ensures that systems are equipped to respond with empathy, clarity, and consistency when individuals experience loss.


Partnering on Curriculum Development
We work with partners to co-create developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive grief curriculum. Our contributions help integrate accurate information, emotional literacy, and support strategies into educational materials and training programs.


Youth Mental Health First Aid (yMHFA) and Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA)
As certified instructors through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, we deliver yMHFA and tMHFA trainings to equip adults and teens with the skills to recognize and respond to mental health challenges. These evidence-based programs help create safer, more supportive environments for youth.


Grief Connection Space, LLC.

Our Team

Meet our dynamic team including (l to r, top to bottom): Liz Otto Haskins, Anna Padron Sikora, Heather Fernandez, Sara Buttita, Michelle Halm, Alyssa Jesberger



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Grief Care Network

National Alliance for Children's Grief

National Alliance for Children's Grief

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National Alliance for Children's Grief

National Alliance for Children's Grief

National Alliance for Children's Grief

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West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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