Suggests: After the LA Fires: Understanding and Coping with Grief and Emotional Recovery
Wed, Jun 11
|Virtual Event


Time & Location
Jun 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Virtual Event
About the event
In the aftermath of the devastating LA fires, many are struggling with feelings of loss, uncertainty, and overwhelming grief. Join us for a compassionate virtual event dedicated to understanding the emotional impact of such disasters and exploring paths toward healing and recovery.
This event features a panel of distinguished experts who will provide valuable insights into the nature of grief and how it can evolve, how to recognize when grief turns into clinical depression and practical strategies for emotional recovery. You’ll hear from:
Dr. David Mischoulon Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, will discuss “When Grief Turns Into Depression,” offering guidance on recognizing signs and seeking professional support.
Dr. Cynthia Meyersburg Clinical Psychologist and Harvard Lecturer, presenting “Making Sense of Grief and Emotional Aftershocks,” helping normalize the emotional responses following trauma and guiding listeners toward healing.
Rev. Mel Kawakami, experienced clergy and counselor who has supported communities through disasters such as…