Journeys Newsletter Subscription
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Journeys is a monthly newsletter designed to offer support and practical advice to people coping with loss and bereavement. Subscribe as an individual and receive support from the experts each month for just $25. A Journeys bulk subscription is a caring and cost-effective way to provide ongoing support to the families you serve. Read a sample issue.
Journeys with Grief
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.
Journeys: Anniversary Issue
The anniversary of a loved one's death is a difficult time. The Journeys Anniversary issue helps us to understand why this is normal and that society's expectation that a year is sufficient time to recover from a loss is unrealistic. The issue is available as a single issue or in packs of 50 or 100. Organizations such as hospitals, churches and hospices have used Journeys Special Issues to support and inform their community.
Journeys: Newly Bereaved Issue
The Newly Bereaved issue is a great first step in supporting someone who has recently lost a loved one. Written by experts in the field, Newly Bereaved offers support, caring advice, and validation.
The Longest Loss: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
The Longest Loss: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (DVD) includes candid, compelling interviews and an unscripted in-studio discussion by experts who identify ways medical and social service professionals can best improve care for patients, families and themselves while coping with loss and grief associated with these progressive illnesses. The book (ISBN 978-1-893349-18-6) by the same title focuses on patient, caregiver, and health provider grief experienced in dementia illnesses. Written and edited by experts, caregivers and clinicians, The Longest Loss: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia examines how grief associated with the illness can begin even before a diagnosis.
Children, Adolescents and Loss
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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.
Clergy to Clergy
Starting from $29.99
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.
Community Tragedies: The Hospice Response Self Study
Starting from $25.95
Expert Panelist: Patti Anewalt, PhD, LPC, FT and Matt Metevelis, MDiv 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.
Creative and Therapeutic Rituals
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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.
Cultural and Spiritual Competency in End-of-Life Care
Starting from $46
Expert Panelists: Nora Luna, MEd, Kristopher Halsey, DDiv, PhD; moderated by The Rev. Paul A. Metzler, DMin
Current Issues in Pain Management - Self Study
Dignity Therapy - Self Study
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. View the full program information sheet.
Dying, Death and Grief Phenomena - Self-Study
Healthcare professionals and family members often report witnessing unusual or unexpected responses when a person is nearing death. This program will explore phenomena such as terminal lucidity, near death experiences, nearing death awareness, and other end-of-life phenomena, and how clinicians can handle such experiences. View the Full Program Information Sheet
Ethical issues in Effectively Providing LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice & Palliative Care
Expert Panelist: Kimberly Acquaviva, PhD, MSW, CSE; moderated by Kathleen Taylor, MA, LMHC Available on demand
Exploring Complementary Pain Management Techniques in End-of-Life Care - Self Study
Individuals seek non-pharmacological interventions such as complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) for end-of-life care as an adjunct to conventional medicine to assist in symptom management and improve quality of life. This webinar focuses on the concept of "total pain" and highlights techniques such as aromatherapy and massage, to further support dying patients. Expert Panelist: Michelle Sproat, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, JD Moderator: Marian Grant, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN, RN, Senior Regulatory Advisor for CTAC
Grief After Self-Inflicted Causes of Death - Self Study
While all loss is difficult, those whose friends or loved ones die due to self-destructive deaths such as a drug overdose can face unique challenges. This program explores the latest research into these grief situations and how professionals can help survivors cope. Expert Panelists: Ken Doka, William Feigelman, and John Jordan On Demand: to registered individuals for 1 year after purchase Length: 90 minutes CE Hours: 1.5 CEs available for a variety of boards. Board Approvals List. CE Fees: 1 CE certificate is included with purchase
Helping Adolescents Cope with Loss
Available on demand
Starting from $28.95
Living with Grief: Helping Adolescents Cope with Loss, the book (ISBN 9781893349179), focuses on types of loss adolescents may face and ways to assist. Some of the foremost experts in the field share their insights in this 24 chapter volume. Click here to order the on-demand program.
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