2026 Grief Mini-Conference
Registration Closes MONDAY 11/16 at 5pm.
Where: ED Collabitat, University of Missouri - St. Louis
When: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - to 4:30PM, Registration opens at 8:45.
Who Should Attend: Professional Counselors, School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Graduate Students
Registration Fees:
- Professionals - $90
- Graduate Students - $40 (Must use current .edu email address)
- *if finances are a barrier, please reach out to emilyoliveira@umsl.edu for sliding scale access.
Continuing Education: Participants may earn up to 6 CEs for attending the conference. The CSAC is an NBCC Approved Provider #3054.
Conference Outline and Session Description:
9:00-10:30 Session 1- The Grief Gap: Supporting Black Children
Dr. Brie Overton, FT, LPC-S, NCC
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:15 Session 2- Postvention: Hope and Healing in the Construction Industry
Laurie Hooker, MSW, LCSW & Dr. John Gaal, CSP, CWP, CHW-C, LAP-C
12:15-1:00 Lunch Provided
1:00-2:30- Grounded in Healing: Creative Uses of Stones in Grief Counseling with Older Adults
Dr. Nichole Tiggs Angieri, LPC
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:15 Cascading Loss: Understanding Hidden Grief for Secondary and Non-Death Loss
Gail Willden, LPC and Dr. Emily Oliveira, LPC
Cancellation policy: No refunds are available after one week prior to the start of the conference. All refunds are subject to a $15 processing fee. To cancel, email us and include "Cancellation" in the title.
Please contact CSAC Grief Services at 314-516-4613 or email us with any questions.
