Exploring the Special Features of Sudden Death, Trauma Loss and Suicide Grief
Wednesday, Sept. 29 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • $30
Located at the Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend
1234 Notre Dame Ave., South Bend, IN 46617
Purpose:
This informative seminar helps members of the caregiving community develop their knowledge and skills in helping the bereaved. Dr. Wolfelt will explore a variety of subtopics related to understanding and supporting survivors of sudden, unexpected deaths.
Who Should Attend:
This seminar is designed for: physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, educators, psychologists, hospice personnel, clergy, chaplains, lay ministers and others caring for bereaved people.
Objectives:
- Discuss definitions of trauma loss
- Describe the concept of “limited space”
- Review the ripple effect of loss from trauma
- Describe the foundation of a “companioning” model of caregiving
- Explain caregiver contamination
- Define soul work vs. spirit work
- Review special features of sudden, violent death
- List special features of suicide grief
- Define concept of disenfranchised grief
- Describe four subcategories of “complicated” mourning
- Identify three needs of mourning
- Review the transformative nature of grief
Registration:
Registration is due by Sept. 14. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration fee includes materials. Lunch options are within walking distance. Mail to: Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Neonatal Services, Attn: Christa Plott, 615 N. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601. For more information, please contact Christa Plott at 574-647-7351 or cplott@memorialsb.org.
Continuing Education: Memorial Hospital of South Bend (ISNA CNEPO9-15 12/1/12) is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Indiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Individuals who attend the entire offering and complete an evaluation will receive nursing contact hours.