Other Educational Events

● Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) a series of educational programs available to professionals.

HFA Summer Enrichment Webinars focusing on Grief Support Groups

Webinars will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month:
June 18, July 16, and August 20 from noon—1:30p ET

Pricing per program (includes Continuing Education Credits):
$84.95 for Organizations
$24.95 for Individuals

REGISTER EARLY FOR THE 3-PART SUMMER SERIES AND SAVE
$224.95 for Organizations (access to all three programs)
$69.95 for Individuals (access to all three programs)

REGISTER HERE: www.hospicefoundation.org/webinars

June 18
Running Effective Grief Support Groups: Lessons from Research
Kenneth J. Doka and J. William Worden
This webinar explores the ways that support groups can be valuable in assisting grieving individuals. Participants will explore the implications of current research that addresses the values and dangers of group modalities as well as ways to enhance the value of support groups. The discussion will include real-life examples of organizational challenges when developing and running effective support groups.
July 16
Effective Grief Support Groups for Children
Kenneth J. Doka and Andy McNiel, Executive Director, National Alliance for Grieving Children
This program will focus specifically on grief groups for children (up to the age of 13). The webinar explores various types of grief groups that work best to support grieving children, as well as the unique challenges in developing these groups.
August 20
Effective Grief Support Groups for Adolescents
Kenneth J. Doka and Pamela Gabbay, Director, Community Outreach and Mourning Star Centers
This program will focus specifically on grief groups for adolescents and young people (ages 13—21). The webinar explores the most current thinking about providing grief support for adolescents and the unique challenges in developing these groups.

To learn more about these exciting educational offerings, contact HFA at 800.854.3402 or www.hospicefoundation.org/educate.

For program inquires contact:
Kristen Baker, Manager of Continuing Education, Hospice Foundation of America
202.457.5811 ext.1005, toll-free 1.800.854.3402 or kbaker@hospicefoundation.org.


● Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Attend ADEC’s Annual Conference to learn about cutting-edge research, identify new resources and network with your peers in thanatology. Enjoy more than 100 sessions addressing the dying process, end-of-life decision-making, assessment and intervention, traumatic death and more.

1.847.509.0403
www.adec.org

ADEC 35th Annual Conference
Reframing Images of Grief: Identity Transformation Through Loss
April 24-27, 2013
Pre-Conference Institute: April 23-24, 2013
Loews Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood, CA
http://conf2013.adec.org

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