Event information
Date and time
Location
Webinar
Contact
Anita Harris Hering, Extension educator, [email protected]
Ambiguous loss and stress: Building resilience in grief
Ambiguous loss is a loss that is unclear and thus lacks closure.
This theory, first introduced by Dr. Pauline Boss, helps us to understand the complicated nature of grief and of losses that may not be completely clear. By focusing on resilience, we can learn to better cope with the losses we’ve experienced.
This session will focus on defining and identifying ambiguous loss, as well as an introduction to six resilience strategies that can be used to cope.
This webinar is part of Extension's 2026 Healthy Aging Month Webinar Series.
Audience
This webinar is open to anyone.
Cost
Free
Registration
Registration is required.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
Presenters
Emily Krekelberg is a Farm Safety and Health Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota Extension. Her work focuses on youth farm safety, incident prevention training, and mental health in agriculture. She is based in Rochester, MN.
Jenifer McGuire is an Extension Specialist and Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. Her work focuses on transgender youth, parent education, and ambiguous loss. She is based in St. Paul, MN.