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The Next Meeting is October 4, 2023 – 4:00pm
With a Special Guest Speaker Jessica Porte
Topic: Secondary, Nonfinite, and Ambiguous Losses
Secondary losses stem from the ripple effects of a primary loss, such as the disruption of routines following a death. Nonfinite losses persist indefinitely, evident, for instance, in the perpetual grief for a chronically ill child. Ambiguous losses entail situations where clarity is missing, such as with a loved one who’s physically present but mentally absent due to dementia. These nuances underscore the multifaceted nature of grief beyond immediate losses.
About Jessica:
Jessica Porté is a Consultant and Grief Educator of her organization, Wayfinder Family Co. Porte holds a BA in Psychology with a Master of Arts in Leadership from Azusa Pacific University. She has over 12 years of experience working in nonprofit, supporting families navigating challenges related to grief, substance use disorders, foster care, and other losses that impact communities.
Jessica has worked alongside over 30 school districts in the Southern California area, community members, bereavement camps, and professionals to lean into the hard conversations, utilizing scientific-based and applicable strategies to support children and families through grief, both death-related and non-death-related.
As a certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator, Porté incorporates the power of play into the leadership process to implement Real Time Strategy, organizational commitment, and unlock innovation. She consults, trains, and develops workshops for organizations that work with and for families. She has presented nationally and locally in the scope of family support, addiction, leadership, and grief-informed care. She is a member of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief, the Coalition for Grieving Students, and an advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
