Continuing Bonds Retreat April 7-9th 2025
Continuing Bonds: Redefining Loss and Connection in Grief Therapy
This training explores the continuing bonds theory, shifting the focus of grief work from "letting go" to maintaining meaningful connections with loved ones who have died. Participants will learn to integrate this approach into their practice, using evidence-based strategies and creative interventions to expand clients' grief narratives beyond loss.
Attendees will gain practical skills in assessing and supporting clients’ ongoing connections through lectures, experiential activities, and case studies. The training covers essential topics such as differentiating types of grief, incorporating cultural and spiritual considerations, and addressing ethical issues in grief work.
By the end of this training, participants will be equipped with actionable tools to help clients find meaning and maintain connections, fostering resilience and emotional well-being in their grief journey. This training is ideal for therapists, counselors, social workers, grief coaches, nurse practitioners and other mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of grief and enhance their therapeutic practice.
Target Audience
All mental health professionals, coaches, reiki practitioners, massage therapists, wellness profressionals, welcome.
Learning Levels
- Beginner and Intermediate, all levels welcome
Meet the Presenters
April Hannah, MS.Ed., LMHCD, RMT
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
April Hannah is the founder of Hannah's Healing Wellness Studio and the co-founder of Path 11 Productions, with more two decades of experience as a licensed Mental Health Therapist. As a dedicated researcher of consciousness and after-death studies, April has explored life beyond physical existence, producing three documentaries on these topics to offer insights into the mysteries of the human experience. Her unique blend of clinical expertise, energy healing, and spiritual coaching makes her a trusted guide for those seeking healing.
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
Kelly Daugherty is a licensed clinical social worker and fellow in thanatology (study of death, dying, and bereavement) and a highly regarded expert in the field of grief and loss. She is a seasoned social worker with over two decades in the clinical field. She owns Greater Life Grief Counseling, LCSW, and the Center for Informed Grief, LLC. Kelly co-owns Healing Strides, LLC, where emotional and physical well-being intersects in a unique 7-week program for grieving women.
Kelly is also a contributing author of Holistic Mental Health and Brave Kids and lead author in the collaborative book The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience and Connection.
Obtain Continuing Education Credits In-Person or Virtually
In-Person $847
Silver Bay Lodging $108
Silver Bay Lodging $108
Includes, CE Credits and meals. Lodging not included
Evergreen Certification
Upon successfully completing the training, attendees meet the criteria* to become Certified Grief-Informed Professionals through Evergreen Certifications. To learn more about eligibility for this certification, please click here.
*Professional standards apply.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits
Upon completing the training, you will receive 14.5 Continuing Education Credits through EngagedMinds Continuing Education. You must sign in and sign out for each module and your video camera must remain on at all times if you attend virtually. Credits awarded to LCSW, LMHC, LMFT,
and NYS Psychologists.
Free Acces to YMCA
Continuing Education Credits
Your registration also included full access to all of the YMCA amenities and classes. You can enjoy these when you are on break, before and after our trainings. Have fun exploring the grounds!
14.5 CE Credits for lcsw, lmhc, lmft, and NYS psychologists
CE Information - Earn 14.5 CE Credit Hours including 6.5 Clinical Hour CE Approvals
In-Person
New York State Education Department's State Board for SW
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0676.
Association of Social Work Boards
EngagedMinds Continuing Education, #1858, formerly Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/25/2024-8/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 14.5 continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors
EngagedMinds Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7455. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EngagedMinds Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
New York State Education Department's State Board for LMHC
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0284.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0117.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0270.
Virtual
New York State Education Department's State Board for SW
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0676.
Association of Social Work Boards
EngagedMinds Continuing Education, #1858, formerly Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/25/2024-8/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 14.5 continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors
EngagedMinds Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7455. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EngagedMinds Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
New York State Education Department's State Board for LMHC
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an
approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0284.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
EngagedMinds Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0117.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0270.
DISCLOSURE
Erena DiGonis and planners have no financial disclosures or commercial bias or promote commercial interests during CE activities.
