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Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, Fellow - American Academy of Grief Counseling

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Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, FAAGC

For twenty-five years Kelly Grosklags has helped patients, families, caregivers, and clinicians understand and cope with grief, loss, and traumatic illness. Kelly is a sought-after public speaker, presenter, and social media blogger. Recently, she published “A Comforted Heart: An oncology psychotherapist’s perspective on finding meaning and hope during grief and loss.”

The following summarizes content Grosklags has presented to audiences across the nation. Kelly is booked for more keynote speeches and conferences on the topics of cancer, patient communication, end-of-life care, grief, professional grief, and caregiving throughout 2023 and 2024.

For more information and media inquires and speaking opportunities please email Kelly Grosklags at kellygrosklags@gmail.com or Pamela Wester, Media Director for CWK at ‪(952) 232-6163‬.

In Addition to the Listed Presentations, Kelly has appeared as a guest on several podcasts, National and Local News Programs.

2022

  • “Dealing with a Loved One’s Belongings After Death” – Keynote Speaker, Breath of Hope Lung Foundation Grief Event, Plymouth, Minnesota
  • “Grief as a Continued Bond” – Growing Through Grief, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “When Grief is Complicated” – Keynote Speaker, Breast Friends Volunteer & Staff Retreat – Virtual
  • “Covid Grief” Keynote/Lead Facilitator. Brighter Days Grief Center. National Covid Event – Virtual
  • “Dying Is Not Giving Up” Lead Trainer and Keynote. Clarehouse Community 3 Day Event. Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • “Connecting Within” Co Facilitator/Keynote. Mental Health Series, Returning to Ourselves. Virtual
  • “The Art of Delivering Difficult News” – Keynote Speaker, Miami National Breast Cancer Conference,  Miami, Florida
  • “All Emotions Matter” – Keynote Speaker, Breast Friends – Virtual
  • “Grieving the Loss of a Child” – Co-Keynote Speaker, Runway To Remember Annual Event, Marshall, Minnesota
  • “Survivorship in Metastatic Cancer” – Key Moderator, University of Minnesota Annual Survivorship Panel – Virtual
  • “Dying is Not Giving Up/End of Life Care in Oncology Patients” – Lecturer, St. Catherine’s University:PA Program, Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • “Mock Arrangements” – Co Participant/Trainer, University of Minnesota, Mortuary Science Program, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • “Complicated Grief.” – Facilitator, Be The Match, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • “Mother’s Day Grief” – Co-Keynote, Dual Parent Loss Workshop, She Climbs Mountains – Virtual
  • “Embracing The Different” – Keynote Speaker, Conversations with Kelly-Live, Plymouth, Minnesota
  • “Dying is Not Giving Up/Honoring the Dying Patient’s Wishes.” – Keynote Speaker, Park Nicollet Hospice/Palliative Conference – Virtual
  • “Cumulative Grief” – Keynote Speaker/Facilitator,SHARE, Breast Cancer – Virtual
  • “Self Care for the Oncologist” – Lecturer, University of Minnesota: Hematology/Oncology Fellows – Virtual
  • “Lessons from the Pandemic in End of Life Care.” – Co Keynote Speaker, CentraCare Hospice, Willmar, Minnesota
  • “Getting Through The Most Difficult Days” – Keynote/Host, Conversations with Kelly Live, Plymouth, Minnesota
  • “Love Never Forgets” – Keynote Speaker, Southwestern Minnesota Dementia Conference, Redwood Falls, Minnesota
  • “Showing Up While Showing Up for Others.” – Keynote Speaker, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Medical Provider Webinar – Virtual
  • “Dying Is Not Giving Up” – Keynote Speaker, Minnesota Death Coalition – Virtual
  • “Say Their Names” – Keynote Speaker, Conversations with Kelly-Live, Plymouth, Minnesota
  • “Self Care as an Oncologist” Facilitator, University of Minnesota Oncology Department, Physician Workshop – Virtual
  • “Grief and the Holidays”– Co-Keynote Speaker, Lululemon,  MOA, Bloomington, Minnesota
  • “Suicide Grief” – Lecturer- University of Minnesota, Mortuary Science Program, Minneapolis, Minnesota

2021

  • “Dying is Not Giving Up” – Co Keynote Speaker, A Community of Healing, Dublin, Ireland – Virtual
  • “Loving Ourselves During Grief” – Co Keynote Speaker, She Climbs Mountains, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Delivering Difficult News” – Keynote Speaker, Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Miami, Florida – Virtual
  • “Bereavement Overload in Pancreatic Cancer” – Lustgarten Foundation, New York, New York – Virtual
  • “Grief as a Continued Bond” – Growing Through Grief, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “End of Life Care” – Guest Lecturer, St.Catherine’s University: PA Program, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • “Dying is Not Giving Up” – Keynote Speaker, Living Beyond Breast Cancer Provider Workshop –  Virtual
  • “Grief Has No Time Limit” – Keynote Speaker, Breath of Hope Lung Foundation – Virtual
  • “Dying is Not Giving Up” – Keynote Speaker,  Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators – Virtual
  • “Working in End of Life Care”– Keynote Speaker, Omega Homes – Virtual
  • “Supporting the Terminal Cancer Patient” – Keynote Speaker, Novocure Oncology -Virtual
  • “Self Care During Cancer Treatment” – Keynote Speaker, Firefly Sisterhood – Virtual
  • “There is Always Hope” – Keynote Speaker, Wellness House, Chicago, Illinois – Virtual
  • “Dying is Not Giving Up” – Keynote Speaker, International End of Life Doulas – Virtual
  • “Professional Grieving” – Guest Lecturer, University of Minnesota: Hematology/Oncology Fellows – Virtual
  • “The Dying Teach Us How To Live” – Keynote Speaker, Rice County Hospice, Annual Conference, Wilmar, Minnesota
  • “Honoring Our Mental Health” – Co Keynote Speaker, Boveda Group – Virtual
  • “Grief as Our Continued Bond” – Keynote Speaker, Lakewood Cemetery – Virtual

2020

Due To The COVID -19 Pandemic, many of Kelly’s Presentations Moved To Virtual.

  • “Discussing Difficult Topics With Patients” – Guest Lecturer, St.Catherine’s University: PA Program, St. Paul, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Honoring Both Losses”– Dual Parent Loss Group: She Climbs Mountains – Virtual
  • “Complicated Losses in Breast Cancer” – Firefly Sisterhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Multiple Losses” – Keynote Speaker, Living Beyond Breast Cancer Annual Metastatic Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Virtual
  • “Honoring Grief” -Keynote Speaker, Midwest Susan G Komen Webinar – Virtual
  • “Rituals for Goodbye” – Keynote Speaker, Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, Plymouth, MN – Virtual
  • “Self Care” – Lecturer, Hematology/Oncology Fellows, University of Minnesota – Virtual
  • “No Hope is Too Small” – Keynote Speaker, Susan G Komen, New York City, New York -Virtual
  • “Living Well with Metastatic Breast Cancer” – Moderator, Patient Panel, Susan G Komen, Chicago, Illinois. Virtual
  • “Difficult Conversations”– Keynote Speaker, Susan G Komen, Los Angeles, California – Virtual
  • “Coping With Pandemic Stress.” – Keynote Speaker, Breast Cancer Education Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Finding Support at Work with Grief”  – Co-Keynote Speaker, Target Corporation, Minneapolis Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Helping Ourselves, To Help Others” – Keynote Speaker, Breast Friends, Portland, Oregon – Virtual
  • “Overwhelming Grief In The Schools” – Co-Keynote Speaker, Washington County Schools, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Naming Our Losses” – Keynote Speaker, Lululemon, Minneapolis, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “When We Love Deeply, We Grieve Deeply” – Keynote Speaker, Breath of Hope Lung Foundation: Grief Series, Plymouth, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “The Dying Teach Us How To Live” – Keynote Speaker, Essentia Health Annual Grief Conference, Duluth, Minnesota – Virtual
  • “Grief as a Continued Bond” – Keynote Speaker, Breath of Hope Lung Foundation. Wayzata, Minnesota
  • “Suicide Grief” – Lead Facilitator, Minnesota Oncology, Burnsville, MN
  • “Mental Health Matters” – Co-Keynote Speaker, Community Event by Always Smile Foundation, Hudson, Wisconsin
  • “Gratitude as a Healer” – Conversations with Kelly event, Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • “Patient-Centric Cancer Survivorship: Consider the Body, Mind, and Soul” – Keynote speaker, Firefly Sisterhood and Gilda’s Club, Twin Cities, Minnesota
  • “Sex & Intimacy for Healthcare Providers” – Keynote Speaker, Golden Valley, Minnesota
  • “Evening of Impact” – Co-Keynote Speaker, Prairie Care Mental Health Gala, Minneapolis, MN

2019

  • “Finding your Inner Strength” – Conversations with Kelly event, Hopkins, Minnesota
  • “Breathing in the NOW” – Keynote speaker at Living Beyond Breast Cancer Annual National Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • “The Dying Teach Us How to Live” – Speaker for The Minnesota Hospice Palliative Care Network Annual Midwest Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota
  • “Delivering Difficult News” – Keynote lecturer for physician assistant students, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • “Interdisciplinary Team Roles and Patient Communication” – Panel participant University of Medical School, Oncology Division, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • “Grief Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacation” – Conversations with Kelly event, Hastings, MN
  • “The Courage to be Real” – Conversations with Kelly Minneapolis
  • “Living with Hope” – Guest speaker, Pancreatic Support Group, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis Minnesota
  • “Resiliency in Oncology Nursing” – Keynote speaker, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • “Grit, Grace and Gratitude” -Keynote speaker, Susan G. Greater NYC, National Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference, New York, New York
  • “Mental Health in the Workplace” – Panel participant, Target Corporations, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • “Does it Take Courage to Hope?” – Keynote speaker, Susan G Komen, Midwest Metastatic Cancer Conference, Bloomington, Minnesota
  • “Discovering what Matters Most” – Keynote speaker, Minnesota Oncology, Gilda’s Club first annual All Metastatic Cancer Event, Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • “Hope for the Holidays” -Guest speaker, Holiday Grief Event, O’Connell and Benedict Family Funeral Homes, River Falls, Wisconsin
  • “Living when Dying” – Keynote speaker, Stephen Minister annual educational and training event, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Bloomington, Minnesota
  • “Say their Name” – Keynote speaker, Conversations with Kelly, signature grief event, Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • “The Dying Teach Us How to Live” – Keynote lecturer CentraCare, St. Cloud, Minnesota
  • “Living While Dying” – Bloomington, Minnesota
  • “Grit, Healing and Hope” – Keynote speaker, Susan G Komen, New York City
  • “Does It Take Courage to Hope?” – Keynote speaker, Midwest Conference for Metastatic Breast Cancer, Bloomington, Minnesota

2018

  • “The Many Ways We Heal” – Conversations with Kelly event, Hopkins, Minnesota
  • “The Courage to Hope” – Conversations with Kelly event, Hopkins, Minnesota
  • “Healing Through Loss and Difficult Conversations” – Cancer support guest speaker at Prince of Peace Church, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
  • “End of Life Issues and Anger” – Two-session presenter at Living Beyond Breast Cancer Annual National Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • “Patient Communication at the End of Life” – Keynote lecturer for physician assistant students, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • “Hope, Healing and Wholeness”– Keynote speaker, Susan G Komen, Manhattan, New York (Metastatic Conference)
  • “The Dying Teach Us How to Live” – Keynote Speaker, Rice Hospice, Willmar, Minnesota
  • “The Lessons Within Our Grief” – Conversations with Kelly event, Hopkins, Minnesota

Articles and Interviews

  • “Does It Take Courage to Hope?” – article in Coping magazine, November/December 2018
  • “Acknowledging the 100% of Trauma of Cancer” – MinnPost article, August 2017
  • “Can a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Really Cause PTSD?” – Firefly Sisterhood blog, July 2017
  • “Grief and Grieving” – contributor to Ask the Expert column, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, 2017-2018
  • “Healing from Loss; Using Clinical Hypnosis to Help Navigate the Way” – article in Minnesota Medicine, October 2006
  • Featured Blog in Cure magazine