Kelly Karavousanos is a compassionate and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Thanatologist, Licensed Funeral Director, Coach, Educator, and Public Speaker. She has worked for over 25 years in a variety of settings including substance abuse treatment, hospice, community mental health, and private practice helping individual's mind, body, and soul. Her passion and career focus is on grief, loss, and life transitions. She has been a frequent educator and speaker on the topics of grief, loss, stress management, change and resilience in times of crisis, and other aspects of leadership and mental health. She volunteers as the Co-Lead of the Professional Women's Mentorship Program for Athena Leadership Foundation of St. Charles County and is a board member of Turning Point Advocacy Services.
Grief Seminar
for Professionals
with Kelly Karavousanos, LPC, CT
Professional Grief Seminar
with Kelly Karavousanos, LPC, CT
Grief Seminar for Professionals
Somatic Grief: Understanding Loss Through the Body
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
This 2-hour presentation explores how grief is experienced and expressed through the body. Participants will learn the foundations of somatic grief, recognize common physical and nervous system responses to loss, and explore body-based practices that support regulation, resilience, and healing. The session combines education, reflection, and experiential exercises to help attendees better understand and navigate grief with greater awareness and compassion.
Complimentary CEs will be available for attendees of the Professional Seminar.
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