​The Kita Center's Educational Workshops:
Navigating Loss
Our educational programs provide hands-on learning experiences that empower you to create safe spaces for grief, connection, and belonging, for yourself and those you care for.
NEW WORKSHOP!
Navigating Grief in the Classroom:
Learning Through Loss.​
This free introductory webinar session of our program offers a safe, supportive space to learn, ask questions, and begin building confidence in how you show up for the young people in your care. Check out the full program overview below for more information. We are offering three options to catch this live webinar:
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Tuesday, October: 28th, 7:30 AM ET
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Wednesday, October: 29th, 12:00 PM ET
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Thursday, November 6th 7:30 PM ET
Join us for a free webinar for an introduction on how to:
Support Grieving Children
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In the wake of loss — whether through death, displacement, transition, disruption, or identity shifts — educators are often the emotional anchors for students. Their role is not to "fix" grief but to offer steady presence, compassionate communication, and safe spaces where healing and belonging can grow.
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The Kita Center’s new workshop, “Navigating Grief in the Classroom”, provides relational, practical tools to support grieving students through everyday practices rooted in dignity, emotional literacy, and community-building. The resources we provide are designed to be accessible, developmentally appropriate, and adaptable to the unique needs of each school setting.
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We invite you to learn how to sit beside grief, listen to what it needs, and create environments where students feel seen, heard, and valued.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
If you care for youth; in classrooms, in homes, or in everyday connections… you belong here. Our resources are here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, reassurance, and hope as you help young people navigate grief and find healing.
What happens after I attend the free intro webinar?
You will be invited to the full education series on...
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This comprehensive training series is designed for individuals who want to deepen their expertise in supporting grieving youth. Participants will engage in evidence-based learning that integrates theory with practical application, equipping them with tools to recognize, understand, and respond to grief in educational and caregiving settings. The series provides structured learning opportunities that accommodate diverse schedules while maintaining the highest standards of professional development.
Navigating Grief in the Classroom: Learning Through Loss
Meet the Instructor, Steven J. Karaiskos, PhD
Psychologist, educator, and specialist in grief and loss, supporting learners of all ages through healing and growth.
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Over 20 years of experience educating in independent, public, international schools, and universities
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Clinical Director at The Kita Center
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Expert in social-emotional learning, grief, and loss, with a specialization in suicide bereavement and prevention
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Former Senior Director of Education at Samaritans, Inc., leading suicide prevention and grief support organization
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Former elementary classroom teacher, blending educational insight with psychological expertise
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Facilitates peer support grief groups for teens and twentysomethings
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Suicide loss survivor, integrating research and lived experience to foster emotionally safe and hopeful communities
Interested in bringing this to your classroom or school?
Email smosher@campkita.com for pricing.