Training Opportunities

If you have a desire to learn more about supporting grieving children and families, Ted E. Bear Hollow offers educational training workshops that may be just what you are looking for!

Learn how to facilitate grief support groups. Develop your skills in listening and supporting people who have experienced a loss. Discover new activities to engage children in sharing and processing the changes that they have experienced following the death of a loved one. Learn more about the steps you can take to offer direct support in your place of employment, home, church or social circles.

Ted E. Bear Hollow offers trainings geared toward service providers, school personnel, and anyone who is interested in making a difference in the lives of grieving children and teens. 

Child Grief Facilitator Training

A 20-hour comprehensive training that prepares adults to lead grief support groups. Includes training manual and TEBH curriculum manual, which can be used personally or professionally once training has been successfully completed. CEUs awarded.  Offered in February and late July/early August. Please visit our Events & Programs page for details and online registration. 

How to Start a Grief Group: A Workshop for School Personnel

Click for more information about our 15-hour workshop that provides guidance counselors, school social workers and psychologists with the tools they need to start a grief group in their buildings. CEUs awarded.

Volunteer Orientation

Ted E. Bear Hollow holds a one-hour orientation for volunteers who will be helping at our day camps for grieving children, teens and families. These orientations precede each KidsKamp (offered in April and June) and Tinsel & Tears (held in November and December). Visit the Events & Programs page for more information and online registration.

Agency In-Services and Workshops

If you would like Ted E. Bear Hollow to come present at a staff in-service, employee training, etc. please call us at 502-2773 for more information!