“There’s Enough Grief to Go Around”- May 2025 Supervisors Community of Practice
May 2025 CPS & CPPS Supervisor Community of Practice
“There’s Enough Grief to Go Around”
with Shae Rising
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm CT
Facilitator:
- Shae Rising
Shae (he/him) is a Two-Spirit person who is a devoted parent, husband, and community advocate. Shae’s resilience in overcoming systemic barriers and trauma has become a source of strength and inspiration to the people he serves. Shae works in the nonprofit sector serving veterans, Muslim LGBTQ2+ individuals, and many others that deal with multiple diagnosis. An artist, musician, reiki practitioner, personal trainer – Shae wears so many hats! He channels his creativity into self-expression and community building. His life has been shaped by both struggle and service, and he believes in using his experiences to uplift and support others.
Description:
This presentation explores the often-overlooked experiences of everyday grief — the emotional responses to loss that doesn’t always receive public acknowledgment that has deep personal impacts. From breakups and job loss to political disillusionment and changing life roles, grief is not limited to death. This session will unpack how grief manifests in common life transitions, how it affects our mental and physical well-being, and why it deserves space in our conversations and healing practices. Through relatable examples, psychological insights, and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to identify grief in their own lives, validate their emotional experiences, and adopt healthy coping tools. Whether you’re personally navigating change or supporting others, this presentation offers compassionate guidance for honoring loss and finding resilience in everyday life.
Feedback Survey/CEH Information:
We invite you to please fill out the evaluation survey link (click here) if you attended this community of practice gathering or if you watch the recording. The survey will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, June 5th. Certificates of Participation will be sent to those completing the evaluation form by 4:30pm on June 12th, 2025. No evaluation surveys will be accepted for CEH credit after the evaluation survey’s closing date/time.
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