This two-part program is designed directly for volunteers who are focused on bereavement; it is not a train-the-trainer training. Part 2 of this two-part program will delve into handling suicide intervention, screening calls, and complex situations. Join us to learn about avoiding common errors and the volunteer's role in handling these kinds of delicate situations calmly and with sensitivity.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Define suicidal ideation
• List 10 common errors to avoid when a person is suicidal or making requests for a hastened death
• Understand the role of the volunteer in conducting bereavement screening calls
• Demonstrate two methods to use when the conversation moves outside the volunteer’s role
• Apply skills/interventions to common situation examples

WEBINAR DETAILS: The Bereavement Volunteer Training program is designed for volunteers who have completed an initial hospice volunteer training course. Part 2 of this two-part series will address the role of the bereavement volunteer when thoughts of suicide are present and explain how to conduct screening and check-in calls. It will also explore volunteer-specific interventions when common complex situations occur in the bereavement setting, including the importance of setting and maintaining personal and professional boundaries.

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

• Guide on how to conduct check-in phone calls
• Sample check-in call scripts volunteers can use
• Sample policy/procedure for a volunteer’s role in suicide intervention
• List of common errors related to addressing thoughts of suicide
• Handout with additional lecture notes
• List of references, bibliography, and additional learning opportunities
• 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 1: Advanced Concepts & Interventions - Grief, Loss & Communication originally presented on Tuesday, October 8, 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 cancellations or refunds.

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