Layers of Pain: Helping Others Heal from Traumatic Loss

Layers of Pain: Helping Others Heal from Traumatic Loss

Grief and trauma often go hand in hand, yet many people don’t realize when they are experiencing both. This workshop will explore the deep connection between traumatic experiences and grief, helping participants recognize when grief is layered with trauma. Whether the loss was sudden, violent, or emotionally overwhelming, the effects can leave lasting emotional and psychological wounds. This session will equip attendees—whether they are community leaders, clergy, caregivers, or loved ones—with tools to identify trauma responses in grieving individuals and provide compassionate, trauma-informed support on the journey toward healing.