INTERNATIONAL DEATH, GRIEF, AND BEREAVEMENT CONFERENCE
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INTERNATIONAL DEATH, GRIEF, AND BEREAVEMENT CONFERENCE
Loneliness in Grief: Exploring the Silent Struggle & Path to Connection
Pre-conference: May 31, 2026
Conference: June 1–3, 2026
STUDENT UNION
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 521 East Avenue N | La Crosse, WI USA
Who should attend
Behavioral Health Professionals • Case Managers • Clergy • Counselors • Educators • Funeral Directors • Healthcare Professionals • Hospice Providers • Palliative Care Providers • Program Directors • Social Workers
How you will benefit:
• Share in intimate and transformative educational experiences.
• Foster new relationships and connections to stay with you through your career.
• Gain insight and grow to new levels both personally and professionally.
Loneliness is a profound and often unspoken companion of grief. As individuals mourn the loss of a loved one, the overwhelming sense of isolation can become all-encompassing, even when surrounded by others.
2026 Conference topics will explore:
- The multifaceted experience of loneliness in grief, examining its psychological, emotional, and social demensions
- Cultural contexts
- Modern technology
- Social support systems
NBCC
NBCC Approved Continuing Education ProviderUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider™, ACEP No. 6303. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate & Extended Learning is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Planning Committee
• Gerry Cox, Ph.D., UW-La Crosse, Emeritus
• Dan Festa, Ph.D., Pastor
• Debra Joy Hart, RN, Grief Coach, Author
• Laurel Elizabeth Hilliker, Ph.D., FT, Sociologist
• Karen McGarvey, UW-La Crosse
• Amber Miller-Adamany, UW-La Crosse
• Laura E. Roach, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
• Erica Srinivasan, Ph.D., UW-La Crosse (credentialing)
• Andrew Vitale, CT, Author
