Grief Alliance Webinar - Registration:
Topic: Harm Reduction Mini Series - International Overdose Awareness Day: Remaining Human while working in Systems where Grief is a Constant Companion
Dates:
August 31, 2026 & two bonus sessions sent to registrants mid-September
Times:
LIVE: 6 PM Atlantic Standard time (AST)/2PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Pre-Recorded Sessions: Will be sent to your email mid-September
Presenters:
Part 1: Dr. Marcus Greatheart, Rune Black
Part 2: Davy Rose, Rune Black
Part 3: Kimm Kent, Rune Black
Description:
In this Mini series, we will be discussing the intersections of Substance Use, Frontline work and Harm Reduction, and how Grief can show up along each path. This is a 3 part series, one live event on August 31 (International Overdose Awareness Day) and two additional follow up conversations which will be sent to registrants emails mid-September
Part 1(Live):
Dr. Marcus Greatheart will start with a live presentation on International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31 with a live discussion on "Remaining Human while Working in Systems where Grief is a Constant Companion". This presentation is meant to be engaging discourse, and will have opportunity to connect with the facilitators directly. Registration will include questions from registrants for the facilitators.
Part 2 (Pre-Recorded):
Davy Rose - Harm Reduction Specialist with Nova Scotia Health, discussing the local histories, current events and overall stigmatization of Substance Use and where Grief can show up within frontline work.
Part 3 (Pre-Recorded):
Kimm Kent - Project Director and Co-founder of Peer Outreach Support Services & Education (POSSEE) will discuss Harm Reduction and Grief from a Frontline, Peer Support and Community grass roots lens that offers lived experience examples and human connection to support those who are using substances.