City of Angels: Grieving in Community For Our Community

In the wake of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, grief has touched so many of us—whether through personal loss, witnessing the pain of others, or feeling the weight of collective grief. This virtual gathering is an opportunity to come together, no matter where you live, to process grief as a community. Join Dr. Julie Shaw, certified grief educator, and a panel of compassionate experts for a heartfelt session exploring the power of collective grief and how it connects and impacts us all.

This event is open to anyone who seeks connection, understanding, or simply a space to grieve together. Whether you’ve been directly affected by the fires, are supporting someone who has, or are feeling the ripple effects of this shared tragedy, you are welcome here. Let’s honor our emotions, reflect on the meaning of collective grief, and support one another on the path toward healing.

What to Expect During the Session:

• A panel discussion on the impact of the Los Angeles fires and the role of collective grief in community healing.
• Opportunities to share your experiences and be witness to the stories of others.
• Guided reflections to help you process your grief and connect with a larger sense of community.

Dr. Julie Shaw (she/her) is a certified grief educator, grief coach, speaker and experienced griever. Dr. Shaw is committed to building an inclusive community of grievers who are curious, ready to explore and moved to find ways they can integrate grief into their lives and continue to thrive. Dr. Shaw committed herself to building an educational and supportive community of grievers as she found herself navigating her own grief after the death of her sister, Jennifer in 2020 and her struggles with infertility. She is the founder of Hello I‘m Grieving, a community where grievers can find support and motivation through innovative, thought-provoking events. As a former professional basketball player and collegiate coach, Dr. Shaw adds to her grief work a specialty in coaching high performers on their grief journey to help them reimagine success as they navigate their grief. Dr. Shaw has her doctorate in Leadership and is the co-founder of Lead Different Consulting where she works with global leaders in diverse industries and facilitates training on leadership development, DEI, and grief education. As a grief expert, Dr. Shaw has spoken on panels alongside David Kessler, contributed to the Empathy.com Cost of Dying Report, serves as a guest expert for HelpTexts, and her story is featured in the grief documentary Meet Me Where I Am. Dr. Shaw is also the host of the Hello I’m Grieving Podcast. @helloimgrieving