Event: “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light.” Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays.

  • Thursday, Dec. 04, 2025
  • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

       
  • Cedar Valley Campus
    3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster TX 75134
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  • Online
    This event will take place online/virtually. Please review the event description for more details.
Students will learn about the stages of the grieving process and develop strategies for coping with loss. This course will cover topics of self-care and how to support the bereaved.

Location:  Cedar Valley Campus - Virtual

This event is hosted by Dallas College Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides free mental health counseling services to Dallas College students. For questions or appointment requests, email Counseling@DallasCollege.edu. If you're interested in attending more CAPS events, visit DallasCollege.edu/CounselingEvents.

Your world can be stressful - we're here to help. To meet our team of counselors, students can visit DallasCollege.edu/Counselors.

  • Counseling and Psychological Services

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