Workshop helps kids deal with grief using creativity in Gardiner this Saturday

Talking about death doesn’t have to be a dark topic—especially for kids. At the Dispelling the Shadow workshop, local authors Mala Hoffman and Lucy Moran will guide young participants through creative activities designed to help them explore life, death, and grief with curiosity and compassion. Based on their newly published book of the same name, the program will feature interactive stations and offer resources for parents and caregivers. Hoffman, a longtime educator and writer, and Moran, a certified loss companion, bring their expertise to foster healthy conversations around a deeply challenging but deeply important subject.