WEBINAR: Hope for the Holidays When You Are Grieving


The holiday season is coming, which might mean this is the first holiday after your loved one has passed. It may be the second, third, or beyond as well. You will be facing some challenging emotions, and due to the nature of Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the focus on family, traditions, expectations, and social events filled with “cheer,” the emotions can be overwhelming. You can lessen the emotional impact by being prepared and knowing what to expect.

The tools you will learn in this workshop will help you not only survive the holidays but also face them with love, assurance, and a measure of peace.

WEBINAR
NOVEMBER 17, 2026
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

  • Having a plan and how to stick to it
  • Tips for surviving social events
  • How to help your children survive the holidays
  • Tips for self-care during this difficult time
  • How to handle invitations to events
  • Remembering and honoring your loved one
  • Does it get any easier?


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PRESENTERS:

Tessa Hall


TESSA HALL

Media and Communications Specialist

Alexandra Wolfing


ALEXANDRA WOLFING

Grief Care Clinical Counselor
Gilchrist

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Alexandra (Allie) Wolfing is a Grief Care Clinical Counselor at Gilchrist, where she provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals navigating loss and grief. Inspired by her father’s experience with hospice care, she pursued a master’s degree in social work and dedicated her career to helping others through life’s most difficult transitions.

At Gilchrist, Allie supports individuals and families through one-on-one counseling, grief support groups, educational presentations and special remembrance programs. Her approach emphasizes empathy, dignity and creating a supportive environment where individuals feel seen, heard and understood.

For help registering, please contact Cortney Caronna, Senior Marketing Associate | [email protected] | 410-461-3900