Grief and Loss Speaker
Keynotes, Workshops, and Trainings with Dr. Erica Sirrine
Thoughtful, engaging presentations that bring compassion, clarity, and connection to conversations around grief and loss.
Bringing Compassion to Conversations Around Grief
Grief is something every person and every community will encounter, yet many feel unprepared to talk about it, support it, or companion it.
Dr. Erica Sirrine is known for creating spaces where people can engage with grief in a way that feels both grounded and deeply human. Her presentations blend clinical insight with warmth, humor, and hope, allowing audiences to not only learn, but to feel supported in the process.
Whether speaking to clinicians, caregivers, or communities, Erica brings a steady, compassionate presence to even the most difficult topics.
Speaking Engagements and Workshops
Dr. Sirrine offers both in-person and virtual presentations tailored to the needs of your audience.
Formats include:
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Keynote presentations
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Conference workshops
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Professional trainings
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Community and organizational events
Each experience is thoughtfully designed to be engaging, interactive, and applicable, leaving attendees with both meaningful insight and practical tools.
Speaking Topics
Presentations can be customized, but commonly include:
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Navigating grief and loss (death and non-death)
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Anticipatory grief and serious illness
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Supporting others through grief with confidence and care
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Grief counseling tools for clinicians and helping professionals
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Understanding grief in children and adolescents
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Finding meaning, resilience, and hope in the midst of loss
Audiences Served
Dr. Sirrine is available to speak with a variety of groups and regularly presents to audiences including:
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Mental health professionals and clinicians
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Healthcare organizations and medical teams
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Universities and educational institutions
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Faith communities and places of worship
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Community organizations and support groups
“I loved the entire training. I laughed, I cried, I learned, and now I feel empowered.”
About Dr. Erica Sirrine
Dr. Erica Sirrine brings over 25 years of clinical experience in grief, loss, and serious illness to her speaking and teaching.
In addition to her live presentations, she has developed numerous professional trainings and continuing education courses through PESI, equipping clinicians and helping professionals with practical, research-informed tools for grief work.
Her work has also been published in peer-reviewed journals and professional publications, with topics ranging from grief and bereavement to pediatric oncology, caregiver support, and mental health interventions.
Featured Book
Dr. Sirrine is the author of Mending the Grieving Heart: Compassionate Approaches to Support Loved Ones Through Loss, a guide designed to help individuals feel more confident and supported when walking alongside someone in grief.
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Within these pages you'll find:
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Gentle guidance for navigating difficult conversations
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Practical tools to support someone in grief
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Insight into grief as a natural, human experience
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Encouragement to show up with compassion, even when it’s hard
Whether you are a friend, family member, clinician, or colleague, this book is a companion for walking alongside someone in their grief.
