Join Portland Japanese Garden for our second estate planning workshop of the year, Seeds of Peace: Coping and Communicating in Times of Grief and Loss with Amy Florian. This session is open to our Golden Crane Recognition Society, Garden Members, and Volunteers.
Life is often disrupted in ways we never imagined. Personal losses, unexpected crises, and a world marked by volatility can leave us feeling uncertain, emotional, and overwhelmed. In this session, you’ll learn to recognize the complex layer of losses that generate emotions, gain skills for communicating with true compassion during times of grief, stress, and transition, and discover coping strategies that nurture peace and resilience. We intend for you to walk away with insights and tools that help you and those you care about grow stronger, healthier, and more harmonious, both now and in the future.
Presenter Biography:
Amy Florian is a Thanatologist – an expert in death, loss, grief, aging, and transition. She combines neuroscience and psychology with healthy humor in teaching how to prepare for, cope with, and support ourselves and our loved ones through the difficult times of life.
Florian is widely published, with over 250 articles, and two award-winning books, including “A Friend Indeed: Help Those You Love When They Grieve,” which won an international book award. Amy taught on the graduate level for 10 years, has delivered sessions all over the country and beyond, and has worked with over 2,500 grieving people. Everything Amy does comes from her passion to help people heal and live fully. On a personal note, Amy is the third of ten children, and she makes fabulous homemade cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies!
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