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Recent presentations and press exploring grief and loss

"Nicole Alston presented on grief and non-death losses during our Patient Safety Awareness Week at NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest municipal health care system. Her expertise, wisdom, and compassion was palpable through the presentation. Ms. Alston's skilled presentation guided the audience through a self-learning experience which acknowledged common experiences and gave usable strategies to move forward.  One of our attendees accurately described it as "this presentation felt like a virtual hug." I highly recommend Nicole's expertise and experience as a presenter in the field of wellness." 

— Komal Chandra, PhD, MMH

“Nicole Alston recently presented a wonderful workshop on dealing with grief to our SMART University class. SMART is an organization of women living with chronic illnesses and other challenges related to marginalization. Nicole introduced the concept of "prolonged grief," explaining that grief wasn't a contained experience with a beginning and end, but an ebbing and flowing process that extended over a lifetime. She spoke about different kinds of grief or loss, but primarily focused on the loss of a loved one. This was an intimate class on Zoom where women were able to relate their own personal experiences with loss and receive comforting guidance and support. We're so grateful to Nicole for sharing her expert wisdom with us!”

  • Columbia School of Social Work

    CSSW Alumni Talk Series: Health Justice

  • Everyday Health

    Talking Grief: ‘It Birthed Purpose in Me’

  • VMware

    Mental health fitness

  • ClinicianFest

    Implementing and Exploring Grief Support for Low Socio-Economic Status Black K-12 Students

  • Columbia School of Social Work

    Loss and Grief in Real Time: The African American Experience with COVID-19

  • The Center for Complicated Grief

    Complicated Grief Research Talk: History, Bereavement, and the African American Psyche

  • SELF Magazine

    A Mental Health Checklist for Black People When the News Cycle Is Too Much

  • Stillbirth Matters podcast, Star Legacy Foundation

    Nicole Alston - The Birth of Purpose