Frederick, MD  — The Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) has named Heather Stang, MA, C-IAYT, as the recipient of the 2025 Clinical Practice Award, honoring her outstanding contributions to the field of thanatology through innovative, evidence-informed grief support. The award was presented at ADEC’s annual conference in Albuquerque, NM by colleague and former

Heather Stang Receives ADEC’s 2025 Clinical Practice Award for Innovation in Grief Support
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