A Wendt Center counselor presented a day-long workshop on working with children on loss/grief issues in school-based groups. The workshop was very informative, lively and full of very useful information. My entire staff came away very impressed with the ideas which were presented…The staff at the Wendt Center offer an invaluable service to the community. Whether in the areas of education/training or in direct services, they are in the forefront of providing much needed services to persons who are experiencing significant losses.

— Wendt Center Trainee

Professional Training

Wendt Center experts provide on-site training on numerous subjects relating to adult and child grief and trauma. From skill building techniques in play therapy to in-depth presentations on traumatic bereavement, our trainers share knowledge gained from current direct practice and extensive training and research opportunities. AS active members of the national Child Traumatic Stress Network and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, we strive to provide stimulating, interactive presentations that fuse clinical experience with state of the art theory and research.

Community Education

The Wendt Center offers education presentation to academic and religious institutions, senior centers, civic groups, employee assistance programs, and other organizations. Frequently requested topics include: The Tasks of Grieving, Children and Loss, Coping with Grief During the Holidays, and Helping the Grieving Employee. These are interactive presentations encouraging participation on the part of the attendees. The presentations are effective for groups whose members may have recently experienced loss, or for groups simply interested in knowing how to support someone when a death has occured.

Professional Consultation and Support

The Wendt Center facilitates support groups for agencies whose staff consistently work with loss,death and trauma issues or staff who have recently sustained a loss. These groups can be held at the agency's facility on a set schedule or as needed. Examples include: helping staff following the sudden death of an employee, helping teachers when a student or colleague dies, providing support to clinicians working with clients with terminal or life threatening illnesses.

Internships

The Wendt Center is committed to the training of graduate student interns pursuing mental health degrees. Click here for more information on our interns.

For further information about our training venues and fee information please call our Training Coordinator at (202) 624-0010.

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