This webinar describes the phenomenon of traumatic bereavement, which is created in the aftermath of sudden and traumatic loss. It presents some of the significant empirical research documenting its worrisome sequelae, identifies the types of death giving rise to it, explores the dynamics that create challenges and complications for the mourner, and discusses interventions that effectively assist the survivor. The focus in this webinar is on conceptual mastery and practical intervention.

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Expert Panelists: Therese A. Rando, PhD, BCETS, BCBT

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.
 

HFA members are an exclusive group of individuals and organizations who seek continuous improvement and learning through high-quality professional education from leading experts in the field. Becoming a member demonstrates you share this passion, support HFA as a trusted provider of public information and professional education and recognize the benefits of improving care at the bedside and beyond.

For-Profit members are for-profit organizations including hospitals, health systems, bereavement support centers, funeral homes, and healthcare vendors (e.g. pharmaceutical distributors, software companies). 

HFA members are an exclusive group of individuals and organizations who seek continuous improvement and learning through high-quality professional education from leading experts in the field. Becoming a member demonstrates you share this passion, support HFA as a trusted provider of public information and professional education and recognize the benefits of improving care at the bedside and beyond.

ADC <150 members are hospice providers with an average daily census of less than 150 patients.

HFA members are an exclusive group of individuals and organizations who seek continuous improvement and learning through high-quality professional education from leading experts in the field. Becoming a member demonstrates you share this passion, support HFA as a trusted provider of public information and professional education and recognize the benefits of improving care at the bedside and beyond.

Hospice ADC ≥150 are hospice organizations with an average daily census equal to or greater than 150 patients.

HFA members are an exclusive group of individuals and organizations who seek continuous improvement and learning through high-quality professional education from leading experts in the field. Becoming a member demonstrates you share this passion, support HFA as a trusted provider of public information and professional education and recognize the benefits of improving care at the bedside and beyond.

Individual members are those with a professional or personal interest in hospice care and bereavement.

HFA members are an exclusive group of individuals and organizations who seek continuous improvement and learning through high-quality professional education from leading experts in the field. Becoming a member demonstrates you share this passion, support HFA as a trusted provider of public information and professional education and recognize the benefits of improving care at the bedside and beyond.

Non-Hospice Non-Profit Memberships are non-profit organizations to do not provide hospice care. 

HFA members are an exclusive group of individuals and organizations who seek continuous improvement and learning through high-quality professional education from leading experts in the field. Becoming a member demonstrates you share this passion, support HFA as a trusted provider of public information and professional education and recognize the benefits of improving care at the bedside and beyond.

Volunteer Hospice members are organizations staffed entirely by volunteers.

NOTICE OF SPEAKER CHANGE:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Judith Stillion was unavailable for this program. Her program materials are presented by Dr. Bethany Stillion, and Dr. Ken Doka moderates the program. Dr. Bethany Stillion is a visiting professor at Arkansas State University, has taught death and dying courses at the university level and has served as a presenter and panelist for the Association for Death Education and Counseling.


In the United States, persons aged 65 and older make up 13% of the population but account for 18% of all suicides. Dr. Stillion examines trends and hallmarks of elderly suicide and suggests approaches for working with seniors experiencing suicidal ideation. She also discusses supporting family and friends when a suicide occurs.

Expert panelists: Bethany Stillion, PhD and Kenneth J. Doka, PhD (moderator)

Pioneering researcher Dr. Henk Schut elaborates on the development and building of the Dual Process Model of coping with bereavement (DPM), a foundational concept in understanding the grieving process. In conversation with moderator Dr. Kenneth Doka, Dr. Schut critically assesses the DPM in relationship to other grief models. The program also discusses practical applications of the DPM for clinical practice and research, including a discussion of how the DPM can be used to help those coping with grief in the midst of COVID-19.