My Speaking

Carrying Grief and Joy Together

I help people better understand grief and loss. Through inspiring storytelling, relevant research, and practical guidance, I connect with audiences on a personal level and gently lead discussion on difficult topics. Available for community talks, grief retreats, corporate/professional seminars, or other needs. There is freedom in knowing how to carry grief and joy together.

About Speaker

Nancy Berns Ph.D.

Nancy Berns is a Professor of Sociology at Drake University and author of Closure: The Rush to End Grief and What It Costs Us and the popular TEDx talk Beyond Closure. Nancy travels around the country speaking to many community groups, conferences, organizations, corporations, schools, & churches.

My Featured Keynote

Beyond Closure

When we enter a space of grief, what do we need to do to return to a space of joy? Do we need closure?

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