This Living with Grief program focuses on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that all hospice professionals, educators and counselors, parents, social workers, physicians, grief counselors, funeral directors, and clergy can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief. The program and accompanying book written by child and adolescent grief experts examine the newest theories and practices, and as always, will combine academic research with hands-on ideas for use in hospice support groups and other settings. 

Expert Panelists:  

• Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv
• Nancy Hogan, PhD, RN, FAAN
• Rita Milburn-Dobson, MA, RNC, FT
• Laura Olague, M.Ed., CT
• Stacy Orloff, EdD
• J. William Worden, PhD, ABPP

On Demand: For 1 year after purchase
Length:  Approximately 2.5 hours

CE credits are not available for this program.

In Living With Grief®: Children, Adolescents, and Loss, experts weigh in on the challenges faced by children and adolescents in the wake of loss. These professionals participate in a dynamic panel which considers the influence of various factors on how children and adolescents grieve differently than adults. 

The 6 disk audio series program features prominent experts:

Rev. Anita L. Bradshaw is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and formerly the Director of Supervised Ministries at Yale University Divinity School.

Rev. Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, is an ordained Lutheran minister and professor of gerontology at the College of New Rochelle.

Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, DD, is a noted author and lecturer in the fields of death education and crisis intervention.

Rev. Paul Irion is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, a retired professor, and the founding president of Hospice of Lancaster County.

Dr. Therese A. Rando, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, and the founder and clinical director of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Loss.
 

Expert Panelist: Patti Anewalt, PhD, LPC, FT
Available on demand
Length: 120 minutes

Community tragedies affect many who work in hospice or a field related to death and dying and cause them to wonder how they would, or should, respond if a traumatic event occurred in their community. These tragedies are becoming commonplace and perhaps you are feeling an increased obligation to be prepared so you can respond appopriately or wonder where you might obtain more training or be most helpful.

This program explores the use of ritual in assisting individuals who are grieving a loss. These rituals can include funeral and memorial services, group rituals, and individual therapeutic rituals. The webinar begins with a discussion delineating the therapeutic value of ritual. 

Expert Panelists: Kenneth Doka, PhD, MDiv, Pamela Gabbay, MA, FT
On Demand: For 1 year after purchase
Length: 90 minutes

CE credits are not available for this program. 

Expert Panelists: Nora Luna, MEd, Kristopher Halsey, DDiv, PhD; moderated by The Rev. Paul A. Metzler, DMin

Can you competently work with culturally and spiritually diverse populations? Cultural and spiritual beliefs can have a direct impact on end-of-life decision making and care. This program looks at how hospice and palliative care providers can ensure that each patient receives care that is grounded in an understanding of individual culture and faith beliefs, and how those beliefs and practices might influence both the dying person and the grief of their loved ones.

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Length: 90 minutes
CEs: 1.5 CEs included with purchase. Board Approvals List

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Dignity Therapy is a brief, individualized psychotherapy designed to address the emotional needs of adults who are receiving hospice or palliative care. During Dignity Therapy, clinicians complete a personal interview with their patients, allowing them to discuss their most important memories, accomplishments, and life roles, as well as any lessons learned in life, and hopes or dreams they may have for their loved ones in the future.

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Living with Grief®: Diversity and End-of-Life Care (DVD) features content from Hospice Foundation of America’s 16^th annual National Bereavement Teleconference, including the panel discussion on understanding the importance of diversity, cultural histories, traditions, and beliefs in end-of-life care. 

Diversity and End-of-Life Care examines how diversity influences end-of-life decision making and the impact that culture has at the time of death and during bereavement. One of the goals of the program is to increase sensitivity by helping professionals acknowledge how their own cultural values and assumptions influence the delivery of care. The program will include a special examination of hospice care and diversity, including how hospices are reaching out to diverse groups and incorporating traditional practices and alternative therapies. It will also discuss the challenges that may occur when culture considerations may cause ethical concerns or moral distress. 

Expert Panelists:  

• Samira K, Beckwith, LCSW, FACHE
• Sandy Chen Stokes, RN, PHN, MSN
• Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv
• Wanda H. Jenkins, MHS
• Richard Payne, MD
• Paul Rosenblatt, PhD
• Carlos Sandoval-Cros, Rev.

On Demand: For 1 year after purchase
Length:  Approximately 2.5 hours 

CE credits are not available for this program.

 

Order the entire 2019-20 year of programming, including Living with Grief® at once! Available for individuals and multi-viewer groups.
 

Adverse Childhood Experiences as a Risk Factor for Complicated Grief