Good Grief for School Professionals

Thanks to a generous grant from St. John the Divine this workshop will be offered free of charge to train school professionals to support grieving youth with confidence and compassion. This online workshop is for school professionals who are trained and experienced in providing social/emotional support to students. Through this training, school professionals will gain an understanding of children’s grief at different developmental stages, identify indicators of grief, and learn about current grief theory. Attendees will be provided with strategies and interactive activities to use to engage wi...Read moreth students about grief and death and templates for creating student support plans.

For questions, please contact Yesica Lemus at yesica@bosplace.org or 713-942-8339. Be sure and check your junk folder if you don't receive a confirmation email. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe several indicators of grief as a full-body experience.
  • Distinguish children’s understanding of death at different developmental stages.
  • Identify helpful ways to support grieving children and teens in the school setting.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speakers

Yesica Lemus, MA, LPC-S

Yesica Lemus, MA, LPC-S

Community Education Manager, Bo’s Place
Yesica manages Community Education, runs a family group, and facilitates school groups at Bo's Place. She joined Bo’s Place in September of 2021. Yesica earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Houston Baptist University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and has over 14 years of experience in professional counseling and mental health.
Lori Bokone, M.Ed., LPC

Lori Bokone, M.Ed., LPC

School Program Manager
Lori Bokone co-manages the School-Based Program, overseeing grief support groups provided to students in grades K-12 in the greater Houston area. Lori earned a Bachelor of Psychology from The Ohio State University and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor, and Certified Classroom Teacher in General and Special Education. Lori has 10 years of experience in the classroom setting and served as a volunteer facilitator at Bo’s Place for 8 years before joining the staff in 2016.

Agenda

9:00am-10:30am: Introduction to grief
  • About Bo's Place
  • Introduction to grief
  • Understanding children's grief

10:30am-12:00pm: Understanding children’s grief

  • Supporting bereaved students
  • School-wide situations
  • Supporting you

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

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