Workshops and Seminars

Sharon Rugg has been contracted by school systems, professional associations, and community groups to provide both half-day and full-day workshops and seminars on a variety of topics dealing with loss and grief issues.  Sharon brings to each seminar a wealth of information which is presented in a kind and caring way.  She is known for her ability to incorporate music, art, and hands-on materials into all seminars, making them interesting and full of useful tools and techniques that can be used in work with the bereaved.

Sample Seminar Topics

Helping Students Cope with Grief at School
 
Grief as a Journey:  The Use of Games and Activities to Help Guide Children
through Grief
 
Helping Children Cope with Terminal Illness in the Family
 
Coping with Loss During the Holidays
 
Grief in the Family:  How Men and Women, Adolescents and Children Cope 
with Loss
 
Goodbye Rituals:  Ways to Help Children and Adults Remember, Honor, and 
Celebrate Deceased Loved Ones
 
How to Help a Grieving Friend
 
Crisis Intervention with Traumatized Students
Grief As A Wilderness Journey:  Helping Teens Cope with Loss 

Program outlines are available upon request.  Specialized programs can be developed and tailored to meet special agency needs and requirements.  

What Seminar Participants Are Saying:

"This was an excellent workshop.  Sharon provided useful handouts and demonstrated how to use materials and techniques.  She was very well prepared."

"Superb!  Wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing."

"Excellent workshop! Learned bunches of practical, useful ideas for individuals, groups, and classroom guidance."

"Best workshop I've been to!"

"A wealth of wonderful information.  So extremely helpful - I appreciate all of Sharon's experience and sharing.  Very beneficial.  This was a great workshop."

"Sharon was extremely sharing, and her caring showed."

Excellent!  Very practical and usable activities to use when working with children."

"Sharon is excellent - provided us with excellent information and her heart is definitely in the right place."

For More Information on Seminar Services, Contact:

Sharon Rugg, LCSW
Rising Sun Center for Loss and Renewal
2848 Windsor Oaks Trace
Marietta, GA 30066
Phone:  (770) 928-1027
Fax:  (770) 592-4428
E-mail:  SharonRugg@aol.com

 

 

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