Presented by Sylvia Brockman & Daniel DeLoma
This informative workshop will help us enhance your knowledge and skills related to supporting people experiencing grief and loss. Anchored in Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s “companioning” model of grief care, there will be a recognition of how grief and mourning are normal and necessary experiences that are fundamentally a journey of the heart and soul. A critical distinction between caring versus curing will be outlined. You will go away with a wealth of knowledge surrounding the transformative nature of grief.
Attendees:
This workshop will be helpful to anyone who wants to learn more about essential caregiving principles for caring for grieving persons. It will be particularly helpful to counselors, social workers, clergy, chaplains, nurses and lay ministers. If you know someone who would find this helpful, encourage them to register!
Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop the participant will be able to:
- Define a Broader Framework for Loss/Grief
- Identify the Essential Ingredients of the Grief Caregiver
- Explain the Distinction Between “Caring” versus “Curing”
- Understand the Tenets of “Companioning” versus “Treating” the Mourner
- Identify the Foundations of “Companioning” versus “Treating” the Mourner
- Define Six Universal Needs of Mourning
- Explain the Concept of the “Slow Grief Movement”
Agenda:
Among the content areas to be explored in this workshop are the following:
Exploring a Broader Framework for Loss/Grief
How our Culture Values “Cure” Over “Care”
Understanding the Concepts of “Sanctuary” and “Hospitality” that require Convalescence
Exploring Inappropriate Socio-Cultural Assumptions About Grief
Challenging the North American “Resolution Wish”
Introduction to the Tenets of “Companioning” the Mourner
Foundational Body of Knowledge for the Grief Caregiver
Introduction to Wolfelt’s Model for “Complicated” Grief
Advocating for the Slow Grief Movement
Warning, Challenge, Reminder, Hope
COST | FREE
Register below using Eventbrite link.
For inquiries regarding this event, contact Sylvia Brockman at brockmanlibrary@gmail.com or Daniel DeLoma at danieldeloma@gmail.com .
Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. He serves as Director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition and is on the faculty of the University of Colorado Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine. He is known around the world for his compassionate messages of hope and healing as well as his companioning philosophy of grief care. Dr. Wolfelt speaks on grief-related topics, offers trainings for caregivers, and has written many bestselling books and other resources on grief for both caregivers and grieving people.
He is the author of numerous bestselling books on grief and loss, including Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing; Grief One Day at a Time; First Aid for Broken Hearts; Companioning the Bereaved: A Soulful Guide for Caregivers; You’re Not Crazy – You’re Grieving; and Stay for the Cup of Coffee: How to Support Others in Grief.