Good Grief, Inc.

??♂???♀?Good Luck to Our NYC Half-Marathon Runners! This weekend, our incredible team of runners is hitting the streets of NYC for the United Airlines Half-Marathon, not just for the challenge, but to raise critical funds for Good Grief! ?? Drop a ?? in the comments to show your support, and if you’d like to contribute to their fundraising efforts, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekfGVDZP #Grief #GriefSupport #GoodGriefNJ #GoodGriefRunsNYC #NYCHalf #TeamGoodGrief

Looking forward to seeing you all for a day of learning and connection. Thanks to The Pingry School for hosting us once again! #Grief #Griefsupport #SpringInstitute #ProfessionalDevelopment #GriefEducation #CE

Good Grief’s Training & Outreach Manager, Gina Kornfeind, joined students and staff at Community Middle School in Plainsboro for a special morning of remembrance, honoring a student who passed away this past year. Organized by the Unified Grief Support (UGS) Club, the gathering provided a meaningful space for peers, faculty, and staff to reflect, remember, and support one another. The remembrance included: ?? A message from Good Grief ?? Shared reflections and memories ?? Creating a Memory Box ?? Writing messages on mini pickleball racquets (a favorite sport of the student) ?? Building memories with Legos (another cherished hobby) ?? A silent flower ceremony to honor the student and their grief journey Through tears, smiles, and connection, students found comfort in one another, reaffirming that grief deserves space, and no one should navigate it alone. The UGS Club, founded by 8th-grade students and their advisor, Dr. Rebecca McLelland-Crawley, is committed to ensuring students have a safe space to explore and process grief together. ?? If your school is interested in creating supportive spaces for grieving students, reach out to us to learn how Good Grief can help. #Grief #GriefSupport #GoodGriefNJ #GriefEducation #UnifiedGriefSupport

On March 7, 2025, Good Grief was invited to participate alongside 600 educators and present at Insight Manville: EMPOWERing Educators at Manville High School. The day was filled with meaningful discussions on engagement, motivation, well-being, equity, and resilience; all key elements in supporting grieving students. Our session, "Healing Hearts: Utilizing Art to Help Process Grief," highlighted the power of creative expression in navigating loss. Through hands on activities and heartfelt conversations, we connected with educators dedicated to fostering grief informed classrooms. A huge thank you to the Manville School District and Manville High School for hosting such an impactful event and to all the educators who participated. #Grief #GoodGriefNJ #GriefEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #Educators

Run for a cause, walk with purpose! Join us for Good Grief’s 5K Run & Walk events and make a difference in the lives of those navigating grief. Register and fundraise today! Together, we can turn loss into strength, one step at a time. ???? Register Today! https://lnkd.in/efTdDCrF https://lnkd.in/ekQRznPN #GoodGrief5K #Grief #GriefSupport #5Kevent #NJevents #Fundraise #Community #Running

Deadline Extended! Register Today! We are excited to invite professionals to our Spring Institute on March 15th, where we’ll explore essential topics in supporting grieving students through expert-led sessions and interactive learning. ? Earn 5 Continuing Education (CE) hours ? Gain valuable insights to support grieving children and families ? Connect with professionals dedicated to grief-informed care Good Grief has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, NBCC Approval No. SP-4822. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Good Grief is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/e7BWFksp #Grief #GriefSupport #CE #Trauma #TraumaInformed #GoodGriefNJ #SpringInstitute #GriefEducation #ContinuingEducation #NBCC #GriefSupport #ProfessionalDevelopment

Our final #HalfMarathonMonday featured runner leading up to the big race is Sean! We are grateful for his efforts to reach a hand back and help current and future families access our programs and services! You can support Sean here: https://ow.ly/uffS50VcWTm #Grief #ChildGrief #GriefSupport #Running #NYHalfMarathon #HalfMarathonMondays #RunForACause

?? At this year’s Good Grief Spring Institute, we are honored to recognize the dedicated volunteers who have been the heart of our mission for 5, 10, and 15 years! ?? ?? These remarkable individuals have given their time, compassion, and unwavering support to grieving children and families, helping them find hope and healing through community. Their dedication has made an immeasurable impact, and we are thrilled to celebrate their commitment. ?? Join us in honoring our 5, 10, and 15-year volunteers as they receive well-deserved awards at the Spring Institute! ?? Drop a comment below to thank our incredible volunteers for their years of service! ?? #GoodGriefNJ #VolunteerAppreciation #GriefSupport #SpringInstitute #MakingADifference #ThankYou

At Good Grief, we are incredibly fortunate to have an extraordinary partner in the Patchwork Bear, who bring comfort families as well as facilitate their continued bond to their person who died. For both of our recent Day of Remembrance events, their dedicated volunteers gave their time and talent to help families create “Hearts of Hope”, beautiful keepsakes made from clothing belonging to their person who died. These memory hearts, lovingly crafted with care and kindness, serve as a tangible reminder of the connection our families have with their person. But their generosity doesn’t stop there. The Patchwork Bear has partnered with Good Grief for years, showing up time and again to provide our families with meaningful, lasting keepsakes. Their dedication to honoring and preserving memories is truly special, and we are beyond grateful for their continued support. To The Patchwork Bear team—thank you for turning fabric into something far greater: a symbol of love and remembrance. #Grief #GriefSupport #GoodGriefNJ #Gratitude #PatchworkBear #HeartsOfHope #GriefSupport #RememberingTogether

Our Good Grief volunteer facilitators are the heart of our mission, and we’re looking forward to gathering for an important Facilitator Professional Development Workshop at this year’s Spring Institute! ?? Facilitator Professional Development Workshop Presented by: Good Grief Staff Experts This interactive session is designed to strengthen your facilitation skills, enhance confidence, and provide valuable tools to support grieving children and families. Together, we’ll: ? Deepen our understanding of "companioning the grieving" and how it differs from treatment-based approaches ? Explore unconscious biases that may impact facilitation ? Practice facilitation techniques through role plays, discussion, and skill-building exercises ? Learn strategies for managing grief-related behaviors and responding to group dynamics ? This annual workshop is an essential opportunity to grow, connect, and continue providing the best support possible to those we serve. We’re so grateful for each of you and can’t wait to learn and collaborate together! See you there! #GoodGriefNJ #FacilitatorTraining #GriefSupport #VolunteerAppreciation #SpringInstitute #CompanioningTheGrieving