Calling all volunteers! This is not a train-the-trainer training. It is designed for volunteers who want to learn more about bereavement and how it manifests. Part 1 of this two-part program will revolve around the advanced concepts of grief, loss, communication, and intervention. Join us to learn more about how to detect complex grief and techniques to manage it.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Discuss the importance of and find two ways to utilize the Bereavement Volunteer Training program
• List four signs of complicated or complex grief
• Understand the concept of low, medium, and high risk related to bereavement care
• Demonstrate four techniques that move beyond “active listening” and encourage people to share important information
• Demonstrate two advanced, critical communication techniques specific to complex grief responses

WEBINAR DETAILS:  The Bereavement Volunteer Training program is designed for volunteers who have completed an initial hospice volunteer training course. While volunteer managers are encouraged to attend this webinar, this is not a webinar on how to teach this course, but instead, this is the actual course that volunteers should attend. Part 1 of this two-part series is designed to provide in-depth training for volunteers who wish to work in a bereavement program. It will cover techniques and interventions that are more advanced than those in typical, initial volunteer training courses.

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

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This informative session is designed for volunteers and volunteer managers.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Volunteer self-assessment exercise
• Skills/interventions checklist
• Post-test
• Handout with additional lecture notes and additional learning opportunities
• List of references and resources
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
• Attendance certificate provided

DON’T MISS THESE RELATED WEBINARS!

Critical Skills for Volunteers: Boundaries, Suicide Intervention, Grief & Loss originally presented on Thursday, April 4, 2024 

Bereavement Volunteer Training Part 2: Suicide Intervention, Screening Calls & Complex Situations on Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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- $219

There are no refunds or cancellations.

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