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The Art of “Companioning†the Mourner: presented by Dr. Alan Wolfelt
10-04-2024 @ 08:30 AM
442 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA, 23229
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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.
Who Should Attend: 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 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
- Explain the Distinction Between “Caring†versus “Curingâ€
- Understand Tenets of “Companioning†versus “Treating†the Mourner
- Explain Dr. Wolfelt’s Subcategories of “Complicated Griefâ€
- Define Six Universal Needs of Mourning
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 “Careâ€
Understanding the Concepts of “Sanctuary†and “Hospitalityâ€
Defining a Model for “Complicated Griefâ€
Exploring Inappropriate Socio-Cultural Assumptions About Grief
Challenging the “Resolution Wishâ€
Introduction to the Tenets of “Companioning†the Mourner
Advocating for the Slow Grief Movement
About the Presenter: 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 founded the Center for Loss in 1984 to offer education and support both to grievers and bereavement caregivers. 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.
Dr. Wolfelt is the best-selling author of more than fifty books including Companioning the Bereaved: A Soulful Guide for Caregivers; The Depression of Grief; Loving From the Outside in, Mourning From the Inside Out; Understanding Your Grief; The Journey Through Grief; Healing a Spouse’s Grieving Heart; Companioning the Grieving Child; Healing a Parent’s Grieving Heart; and Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies.
10-04-2024 @ 08:30 AM
442 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA, 23229
Education
https://www.google.com/maps/place/442+Westhampton+Way,+Richmond,+VA+23229/@37.5741528,-77.5487134,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b114a6dd500ba5:0x9b0d4b3b7a953a4c!8m2!3d37.5741486!4d-77.5461385!16s%2Fg%2F11fj_5t857?hl=en-US&entry=ttu
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.
Who Should Attend: 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 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
- Explain the Distinction Between “Caring†versus “Curingâ€
- Understand Tenets of “Companioning†versus “Treating†the Mourner
- Explain Dr. Wolfelt’s Subcategories of “Complicated Griefâ€
- Define Six Universal Needs of Mourning
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 “Careâ€
Understanding the Concepts of “Sanctuary†and “Hospitalityâ€
Defining a Model for “Complicated Griefâ€
Exploring Inappropriate Socio-Cultural Assumptions About Grief
Challenging the “Resolution Wishâ€
Introduction to the Tenets of “Companioning†the Mourner
Advocating for the Slow Grief Movement
About the Presenter: 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 founded the Center for Loss in 1984 to offer education and support both to grievers and bereavement caregivers. 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.
Dr. Wolfelt is the best-selling author of more than fifty books including Companioning the Bereaved: A Soulful Guide for Caregivers; The Depression of Grief; Loving From the Outside in, Mourning From the Inside Out; Understanding Your Grief; The Journey Through Grief; Healing a Spouse’s Grieving Heart; Companioning the Grieving Child; Healing a Parent’s Grieving Heart; and Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies.
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