Supporting Grieving Children

Thu, Nov 30 2023
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Virtual

Inclusive Services lectures and discussions parents and caregivers

Supporting a grieving child is a challenge for parents, carers, educators, and any adult who plays a part in a child's life. In this special program hosted by Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library, join an experienced panel of speakers to discuss how young people experience grief and how to talk about it with them. Plus, discover books and other resources to help you have those conversations and support grieving children. 

This free panel discussion will be held online via Zoom; register online to receive the event link. 

Speakers:

  • Justine Janis – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Stephanie Anderson – Assistant Director of Selection, BookOps
  • Veronica (Roni) Fletcher – Caregiver
  • Heather Nesle – President of the New York Life Foundation

 

Moderated by: Carrie Banks – Supervising Librarian, Inclusive Services

Philanthropic support for the citywide Childhood Bereavement Initiative provided by the New York Life Foundation.

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Add to My Calendar 11/30/2023 04:00 pm 11/30/2023 05:00 pm America/New_York Supporting Grieving Children <p>Supporting a grieving child is a challenge for parents, carers, educators, and any adult who plays a part in a child's life. In this special program hosted by Brooklyn Public Library, The New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library, join an experienced panel of speakers to discuss how young people experience grief and how to talk about it with them. Plus, discover books and other resources to help you have those conversations and support grieving children.&nbsp;</p> <p>This free panel discussion will be held online via Zoom; <a href="https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2023/11/30/supporting-grieving-children">register online</a> to receive the event link.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Justine Janis</strong> – Licensed Clinical Social Worker</li> <li><strong>Stephanie Anderson </strong>– Assistant Director of Selection, BookOps</li> <li><strong>Veronica (Roni) Fletcher</strong> – Caregiver</li> <li><strong>Heather Nesle</strong> – President of the New York Life Foundation</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Moderated by:&nbsp;<strong>Carrie Banks</strong> – Supervising Librarian, Inclusive Services</p> Brooklyn Public Library - Virtual MM/DD/YYYY 60