Best Practices in Counseling Survivors of Sudden and Traumatic Loss - Self Study
Starting from $
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. View full program information sheet. Expert Panelists: Therese A. Rando, PhD, BCETS, BCBT
Caregiver's Guide to the Dying Process
Children and Adolescents
Living with Grief®: Children and Adolescents (DVD) features a panel discussion on the ways children and adolescents grieve and how to help them. The teleconference features voices and stories of children and adolescents as well as an expert panel of clinicians and practitioners. The companion book (ISBN: 978-1-893349-09-5) by the same title is written by experts and examines child and adolescent grief in a variety of situations. This book includes chapters on parent loss, sibling loss, loss of a friend, play therapy, protocol for schools, and recommendations for grieving adolescents.
Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death
Starting from $20
Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death is designed to assist end-of-life care provider organizations and health and human service professionals in enhancing their sensitivities and understanding of veterans and to provide professionals with new interventions to better serve dying veterans and their families. Particular attention is placed on veteran generations now aging and most likely to be seen in end-of-life care (WWII, Korean War, Vietnam). In addition to individual interventions, the program will also look organizationally at military benefits and intersections with VA systems. Finally, the program explores the traditions and sensitivities of grieving families and resources that can assist them. Expert Panelists:
Innovative Techniques in Managing Grief Groups - Self Study
Starting from $25.95
This program examines the newest thinking about providing grief support in a group setting, including a discussion of group structure (closed or open-ended) and group make-up (loss-specific, gender-specific). Presenters also discuss how to deal with difficult dynamics that may arise between group members. Expert Panelists: Ken Doka, PhD, MDiv, and J. William Worden, PhD, ABPP On Demand: For 1 year after purchase Length: 90 minutes CE hours: 1.5 CEs available for a variety of boards. Board Approvals List. CE certificate: 1 CE certificate is included with purchase View the full program information sheet.
Journeys Newsletter Subscription
Starting from $36.25
Journeys with Grief
Starting from $9.95
A collection of articles from leading grief experts about love, life and loss. Provides self-help tips for those who are grieving and guidance about what to expect following a loss. Articles address topics including loss of a spouse, child, or partner; grief during the holidays; suggestions for moving forward after a loss, and more.
Liberating Unmourned Loss
Starting from $49.95
This video presentation from Opus Peace provides a perspective that is sure to expand your viewpoint about how to cultivate a healthy relationship with the part of self carrying emotional pain, self-compassion, and personal intimacy. The value and role of therapeutic ceremonies and rituals to navigate difficult losses and transitions is also addressed. Expert Panelists: Deborah Grassman, ARNP, Patricia McGuire, RN, BSN, CT, and Patricia A. Surprenant, LMT On Demand and DVD Length: 105 minutes Registration includes webcast access and/or DVD only, no additional materials. CE credits are not available for this program.
Managing Conflict, Finding Meaning: Supporting Families at Life's End
Starting from $17.5
This Living with Grief® program addresses methods, strategies and practices that can be used to provide psycho-social and other support to terminally ill patients, their families and close networks as they cope with impending death. Particular emphasis is placed on how to manage sources of conflict that often emerge near life’s end, as well as how to help individuals and families find meaning at life’s end. Expert panelists: Kenneth Doka, PhD, MDiv Betty Kramer, PhD, MSSW Betty Ferrell, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN On Demand or DVD: to registered individuals for 1 year after purchase Length: approximately 2 hours CE credits are not available for this program
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First: Self-Care for Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals
Starting from $46
Expert Panelists: Kathleen Bixby, MSN, RN, CHPN and Kathleen Burkhart, MSN, ANP-C, FAANP
Soul Injury DVD
Presented by Opus Peace, in partnership with HFA
Starting from $39.95
Suicide in Later Life: Who's at Risk and How You Can Help
Starting from $39
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)
Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Serious Illness, Grief, and Loss
Starting from $30.99
In the program, Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities through Illness, Grief, and Death, experts discuss in a four segment panel the topics of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through life-ending illness as well as grief and loss.
Transforming Loss - Self Study
Starting from $35.95
Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth is an inspirational program about positive change and action by the bereaved in the aftermath of loss. The program is appropriate for all professionals working in hospice and palliative care, counselors, clergy, funeral professionals, and any professional whose practice involves the bereaved. Ideal for community education and outreach, this program will touch the heart of anyone who has experienced loss with stories of people who have found meaning and purpose through loss. The program offers clinicians tools to support and encourage transformative growth in grieving clients and will supply self-help advice for the bereaved.
Preview Transforming Loss Preview the 2018 Living with Grief Program, Transforming Loss: Finding Potential for Growth.
Register for Transforming Loss from Hospice Foundation of America on Vimeo.
Unlimited CEs - Webinar
Starting from $195.5
Purchase unlimited CEs for your webinar audience. CEs are available for live or on demand webinars. This package does not include program registration. Unlimited CEs are available for Multi-viewer webinar registrations only and can be purchased for a single webinar. To upgrade your individual registration to multi-viewer contact HFA at 202-457-5811 or educate@hospicefoundation.org.
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