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Grief Education & Resources

Grief Education & Conferences

Adam’s Purpose provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed grief education designed to equip individuals, organizations, and professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to compassionately support grieving families, especially those within Black and BIPOC communities.

Each training creates space for empathy, understanding, and healing across workplaces, schools, and community settings.

“I really appreciate the space to hear, learn and have vulnerable
conversations about black grief, especially in the way it connected lived experience of Black community members to what we can do as professionals and community members.”
- Community Leader -

Trauma-Informed Grief Education for Professionals

Our professional trainings equip healthcare providers, educators, mental health practitioners, caregivers, and community leaders with the skills to deliver compassionate, culturally grounded grief support. We strengthen cultural competency, trauma-informed practice, effective communication, grief awareness across the lifespan, and professional self-care.

Each training is designed to build cultural humility, reduce bias, and transform systems of care, ensuring Black and BIPOC families receive equitable, respectful, and responsive grief support.

Partner with us to bring culturally responsive grief education to your team, organization, or community.

Black Grief Task Force

As part of our commitment to equitable grief care, The Black Grief Task Force is a collective impact initiative for healing, advocacy, and systems change. We unite lived-experience leaders, community partners, and professionals to confront disparities in grief care and ensure Black families receive culturally grounded, compassionate, and equitable support.

Through focus groups, community listening, and targeted training, we elevate Black voices and offer culturally responsive training to challenge inequities and advocate for grief-sensitive practices throughout Colorado’s health, education, and social service systems.

Upcoming Focus Group Dates:
To Be Announced

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Grieve Gracefully Symposium

The Grieve Gracefully Symposium is our signature conference dedicated to culturally grounded grief education, mental health awareness, and healing practices. Featuring panels, workshops, and lived-experience storytelling, the symposium explores grief, trauma, stigma, and systemic barriers. Participants gain actionable strategies for compassionate grief support and engage in meaningful reflection to strengthen equitable care for children, families, and communities.

Upcoming dates:
October 15-17, 2026: 9am - 4pm

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A Mother’s Mourn: Healing & Remembrance Brunch

A Mother’s Mourn is an annual healing gathering that honors and uplifts bereaved mothers and their families. This powerful event offers a nurturing space for remembrance, creative expression, and cultural connection. Through reflective activities and community support, mothers are given space to honor their children, find comfort, and experience healing within a compassionate community.

Upcoming dates:
May 8th, 2026: 6pm - 9pm,
May 9th, 2026: 9:30am - 3pm

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Resources & Partners

Denver Family Institute

Denver Family Institute is a non-profit organization offering affordable therapy services to families of all backgrounds, in addition to having a highly respected Marriage and Family Therapy training program.

3600 S Yosemite Street, #1050, Denver, CO 80237 | (303) 756-3340 | www.denverfamilyinstitute.org

Judi's House

Judi’s House is the only free-standing organization in the Metro Denver area devoted solely to providing research-based care to grieving children and their families.

10125 E 25th Ave., Aurora, CO 80010 | (720) 941-0331 | www.judishouse.org

Victory Counseling Services

Victory Counseling Services provides grief counseling, individual therapy, family counseling, relationship counseling and support on a fee basis.

Virtual Option Only | (720) 808-0924 | www.victorycounselingsvcs.org

Joy Life Counseling

Joy Life Counseling offers a holistic client-centered approach to healing, offering an integrated approach to wellness that includes counseling, LENS Neurofeedback and more. Their warm and inviting space encourages relaxation and personal growth. They are passionate about helping people and families through life transitions.

2953 S Peoria St, #110, Aurora, CO 80014 | (720) 815-5251 | www.Joylifecounseling.com

MS Counseling

Michelle Simmons Counseling Group, PLLC (MSCG) provides individual, family, and group therapy in the metropolitan area. They also provide telehealth services statewide. Their goal is to help clients address a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and trauma, including substance misuse on a court-mandated or voluntary basis.

12000 E 47th Ave, #113, Denver, CO 80014 | 303-732-6881 | www.mrscounseling.com

Still I Rise

Still I Rise Counseling Services is a team of dedicated mental health professionals with a solid reputation for providing quality therapy to individuals, couples, and families. They offer a trauma-informed care approach rooted in anti-oppression principles, cultivating a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for both clients and therapists.

10555 E Dartmouth Ave Ste 300, Aurora, CO 80014 | (720) 386-2227 | www.stillirise-counseling.com

March 2026
April 2026
Apr 04
04 April 2026
Family Healing Circles
Judi’s House,
10125 E 25th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010, USA
Aurora, CO 80010 United States

Healing Circles Provide a Safe Space For Hope and Healing Family Healing Circles bring together Black and Brown grieving mothers and their families (ages 4+) navigating the death-loss of a […]

Free
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May 2026
May 08
08 May 2026
A Mother’s Mourn: Healing & Remembrance Brunch

A Mother’s Mourn is an annual healing gathering that honors and uplifts bereaved mothers and their families. This powerful event offers a nurturing space for remembrance, creative expression, and cultural […]

Find out more
May 09
09 May 2026
A Mother’s Mourn: Healing & Remembrance Brunch

A Mother’s Mourn is an annual healing gathering that honors and uplifts bereaved mothers and their families. This powerful event offers a nurturing space for remembrance, creative expression, and cultural […]

Find out more
June 2026
Jun 06
06 June 2026
Family Healing Circles
Judi’s House,
10125 E 25th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010, USA
Aurora, CO 80010 United States

Healing Circles Provide a Safe Space For Hope and Healing Family Healing Circles bring together Black and Brown grieving mothers and their families (ages 4+) navigating the death-loss of a child. These gatherings offer […]

Free
Find out more
October 2026
Oct 15
15 October 2026
Grieve Gracefully Symposium

The Grieve Gracefully Symposium is our signature conference dedicated to culturally grounded grief education, mental health awareness, and healing practices. Featuring panels, workshops, and lived-experience storytelling, the symposium explores grief, […]

Find out more

Aaron Clark is the case manager at Adam’s Purpose. He holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Truman State University and a Master’s In Social Work at University of Denver. He has supported Adam’s Purpose as a volunteer since 2023 and been part of the staff team since April 2025. Before coming to Adam’s Purpose, he served professionally in various support roles for mental health, substance use, housing, and food bank support. He believes in the power of community to create healing spaces and is always glad to use his skills to connect and empower people.

Aaron has several years of experience as an in-home case manager and has a diverse skill set that allows him to connect with people no matter where they come from. His training in mental health, substance use, securing basic needs, and navigating agencies allows him to support others with confidence and care. Offering more than just help, he believes in check-ins, storytelling, and understanding the full spectrum of what someone needs to heal through trauma.

In addition to his case management work, Aaron helps coordinate AP volunteers and builds curriculum for children’s programming at the monthly healing circles. He brings play, crafts, and conversation into the space to create a dynamic healing environment for children to process and express themselves. Aaron brings joy, humor, sincerity, and fun everywhere he goes, and believes everyone has something valuable to share.

Brandee Williams serves as the Program Manager for Adam’s Purpose, supporting the organization’s mission to provide culturally responsive grief and mental health care. With a background in community engagement, program administration, and visual storytelling, she oversees program implementation, peer support coordination, and logistical operations to ensure healing programs run smoothly. As a bereaved mother and widow, Brandee’s lived experience with grief fuels her passion for advocacy, allowing her to connect deeply with the families Adam’s Purpose serves. She is committed to uplifting the organization’s core values of compassion, collaboration, and community healing.

Beyond program management, Brandee plays a vital role in branding, marketing, and visual design for Adam’s Purpose. She develops creative content, strengthens digital presence, and crafts compelling messaging that amplifies the organization’s mission, ensuring accessibility and engagement for those seeking support.

In addition to her nonprofit work, Brandee is also known as Bree DuVal—an independent artist whose music serves as a bridge between healing and self-expression. Through her artistry, she transforms pain into power, using her voice to uplift and inspire. Her music blends soul, faith, and personal growth, offering listeners a form of music therapy that aligns deeply with her mission at Adam’s Purpose.

Brandee’s ability to merge creative storytelling with community work makes her an integral force in both spaces. Whether through storytelling, strategic branding or soulful music, her mission remains the same—to cultivate healing, resilience, and meaningful connection.