Through Hospice Foundation of America's live programs, webinars, text books and DVDs, HFA improves the quality of hospice care by providing excellent resources and support to professionals. Look here first for continuing education, as well as support resources for your clients and tips about reaching out to your community.
8/11/2015 12:00:00 PM
Available now This edition of HFA's Professional Conversations series features a discussion about how end-of-life professionals can work more closely with funeral directors in their communities to support families through the difficult but important process of planning funerals and memorials. Panelists: Laura Macho and Alan Musicant; moderated by JoAnne Reifsnyder, PhD, ACHPN CEs: Certificate of attendance only Format: Recorded Active through: July 27, 2016
Available Now HFA’s 2015 Living with Grief® program explores the issues of loss for patients, families and caregivers throughout the course of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Panelists: Katherine Supiano, PhD, LCSW; Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH; Nancy Pearce, LISW-CP; Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, and Charles Corr, PhD. Panelist bios. CEs: 3 hours continuing education. View the approved boards. Formats: Online (streaming video) and DVD Active through: April 21, 2016.
1/28/2016 12:30:00 PM
Available now In this 90-minute webinar, presenters will discuss use of ritual – a symbolic act or activity – and ways that ritual can help grievers honor a death and cope after a death. The program will include concrete examples of therapeutic ritual that can be used in various settings, such as grief support groups, bereavement camps, and hospice community events. Panelists: Pamela Gabbay, MA, FT, and Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv. CEs: 1.5 hours of continuing education. View the approved boards. Format: Archived recording of live program Active through: June 8, 2016
Available NOW This webinar reviews the theory and techniques behind life review and reminiscence therapies focusing on the ways that such a technique can assist meaning-making at the end-of-life. The webinar also discusses strategies that can be utilized in cases where life reviews may be problematic or psychologically threatening. Panelists: Paul A. Metzler, DMin, and Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv. CEs: 1.5 hours of continuing education. View the board approvals Format: Archived version recorded live. Active through: July 13, 2016
HFA's self-study programs make it easy for you to access high-quality education anytime that fits your busy schedule. All courses are online or DVD. Many can be completed immediately, in just a few hours. Find a course today