AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Deliver five key messages to your organization about the benefits of high-quality bereavement care and services
• List three ways team members can help refer and plan for expanded services and interventions
• Explain the importance of informing and including the community in your comprehensive services
• Involve patient care teams in bereavement care in two ways that actually make their jobs easier
• Distinguish between counseling groups and socialization groups as you plan for expansion

WEBINAR DETAILS: Is your program so-so, pretty good, or exceptional? How do you know? Comparing yourself to other programs is not a useful benchmark since much depends on the size of the program, availability of highly qualified bereavement professionals, and availability of dedicated volunteers. Another contributing ingredient to achieving exceptionalism is an organizational understanding of the importance of a comprehensive approach to bereavement care. This webinar will explore what it means to create and maintain a high-quality bereavement program.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Hospice, Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This informative webinar will benefit bereavement professionals, leadership, and team members wanting to know more about the potential for expanded bereavement services.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• “Don’t forget” checklist for program expansion
• Ideas list you can utilize
• IDT discussion guide
• Curriculum outline to use for volunteer and staff orientations
• Handout with additional lecture notes
• List of references and additional learning opportunities
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

MEET THE PRESENTER: Gary Gardia, LCSW, APHSW-C, Gary Gardia Inc.

Over 40 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then, he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments, including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. A frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences, Gary works as a consultant for various businesses and healthcare organizations.

Gary holds master’s degrees in both education and social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also holds the new Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C). Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Heart of Hospice Award for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved and is the recipient of the national Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) Award of Excellence in Professional Education. He also served as the Executive Director of the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work certification organization.

REGISTRATION FEE:    Member- $159          Non-member- $229

This registration is for one connection only. 

There are no cancellations or refunds.

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