When:
October 20, 2017 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2017-10-20T09:00:00-04:00
2017-10-20T11:00:00-04:00
Where:
Suncoast Hospice | Empath Health Community Service Center
3050 1st Ave S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
USA
Contact:
727-789-2000

About the Presenter

Dr. Alan Wolfelt is a noted author, educator and grief counselor. A frequent guest of the media, Dr. Wolfelt has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Larry King Show, The NBC Today Show and Nick News. He is the author of over thirty books on grief and loss.

Objectives / Agenda:

  • Define a Broader Framework for Loss/Grief
  • Explain the Distinction Between “Caring” versus “Curing”
  • Understand the Eleven Tenets of “Companioning” versus “Treating” the Mourner
  • Identify the Concept of “Shadow of the Ghosts” of Grief
  • Define Six Universal Needs of Mourning
  • Exploring a Broader Framework for Loss/Grief
  • How our Culture Values “Cure” Over “Care”
  • Understanding the Concepts of “Sanctuary” and “Hospitality” that require Convalescence
  • Defining the Concept of “Shadow of the Ghosts”
  • Exploring Inappropriate Socio-Cultural Assumptions About Grief
  • Challenging the “Resolution Wish”
  • Introduction to the Eleven Tenets of “Companioning” the Mourner
  • Advocating for the Slow Grief Movement
  • Identifying the Value of Support Systems
  • Describing Six Important Needs of Mourning
  • Exploring the Transformative Nature of Grief
  • Having Hope for Your Healing
  • The Bill of Rights of the Mourner

CEU Hours – Continuing Education:
Two contact hours provided via Empath Health
CE Broker Provider #50-1994 for nurses, marriage
& family therapists, mental health counselors,
social workers and nursing home administrators.
All others will receive a certificate of completion.

FREE Registration. RSVP required limited seating available.
727.789.2000