# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Equipping parents, educators, and caregivers to understand and support grieving youth with compassion, insight, and practical tools.About this EventWelcome to the Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents! Join us at the Seguin Public Library for a day filled with insightful discussions and valuable resources on supporting young individuals through grief and loss. Tami Logsdon of the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas will lead our conversations and discussions as we explore how young people understand and express grief, offering practical strategies for communication, emotional support, and creating nurturing environments at home, in schools, and throughout the community. Designed for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members, the symposium provides insight, understanding, and hope for those walking alongside grieving children. Sponsored by Emanuel’s Lutheran Church and the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, this free event invites you to come, learn, and grow in your ability to help children heal and thrive. Register now to secure your spot!Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome & OpeningInfo: • Welcome and introductions • Symposium objectives and agenda overview • Ground rules for sensitive discussions • Acknowledgment of personal grief experiences in the audience?: 09:15 AM - 09:40 AMFoundation Session - Understanding Childhood Grief - Part AInfo: The Landscape of Childhood Bereavement • Current statistics and prevalence • Types of losses children experience (death, divorce, pet loss, relocation) • Common myths vs. realities about children's grief • Cultural and family influences on grief expression?: 09:40 AM - 10:15 AMFoundation Session - Understanding Childhood Grief - Part BInfo: Developmental Differences in Grief Processing • Ages 3-5: Concrete thinking, magical thinking, regression • Ages 6-12: Beginning abstract concepts, school-age concerns • Ages 13-18: Identity formation, peer relationships, future planning • How cognitive development affects grief understanding • Case examples for each age group?: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMFoundation Session - Understanding Childhood Grief - Part CInfo: Recognizing Grief in Children • Behavioral indicators across age groups • Physical symptoms and manifestations • Academic and social changes • When typical grief becomes concerning?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak?: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AMPractical Applications - Supporting Grieving Children - Part AInfo: Part A: Communication Strategies • Age-appropriate language for discussing death • Answering difficult questions honestly • Using books, art, and play as communication tools • What NOT to say (avoiding harmful platitudes) • Interactive exercise: Practice conversations?: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PMPractical Applications - Supporting Grieving Children - Part CInfo: Breakout Sessions by Audience Choose one track: • Track 1 - Parents/Caregivers: "Supporting Your Grieving Child at Home" • Track 2 - Educators: "Classroom Strategies and School Protocols" • Track 3 - Community Members: "How to Help Without Overstepping"?: 11:15 AM - 11:40 AMPractical Applications - Supporting Grieving Children - Part BInfo: Creating Supportive Environments • At Home: Maintaining routines while allowing flexibility • At School: Classroom accommodations and peer support • In the Community: Neighbor and friend involvement • Honoring memories and continuing bonds?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMWrap-up and Resources Info: Putting It All Together • Key takeaways for different audience segments • Red flags requiring professional intervention • Building resilience in grieving children • Self-care for adults supporting grieving children Resources and Next Steps • Local Seguin-area resources • Children's Bereavement Center services and contact information • Recommended books, websites, and tools by age group • Follow-up opportunities and community connections - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seguin/grief-care-symposium-children-and-adolescents/100001796388128249 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seguin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 1221 E Kingsbury St - **lat**: 29.5801192 - **long**: -97.94787799999999 - **full address**: 1221 E Kingsbury St, 1221 East Kingsbury Street, Seguin, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/109a1d9091369b322d91d3755eac1e0b49c12ab918740db343b32276a3b1671f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1761391686 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents being held? - **A:** Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents takes place on Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 08 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 1221 E Kingsbury St, 1221 East Kingsbury Street, Seguin, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents? - **A:** Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents is organized by Emanuel's Lutheran Church. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grief Care Symposium: Children and Adolescents is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seguin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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