Caring Community - Workshops

Dying At Home: Guidelines & Resources

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:40:32 -0700

This three hour workshop teaches participants about the actual dying process, how to prepare, and what to expect as life comes to an end. Upon completion of this workshop, participants should understand: (1) what “dying well” means including stories of value; (2) the importance of being truly present for the dying; (3) signs, symptoms and care giving strategies for a person in the end stage of life; and (4) existing resources and how to access.

Life Review, Grief & Loss, Ritual & Ceremony

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:54:45 -0700

This three hour workshop teaches people about bringing closure and peace of mind to the dying, their care-givers, family and friends. Upon completion of this workshop participants should understand: (1) the value, importance and techniques of life review; (2) the feelings of grief and loss and how to move through the process; (3) the value and importance of ritual & ceremony including creative approaches; and (4) resources of value to assist along the way.

Spanish End of Life Issues training

Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:44:13 -0800

Contact Journey Project for information on how to schedule this workshop.

Listen to recorded audio from this workshop (November, 2004)

Olivia Sandoval, IHSS PA Registry Coordinator
Teresa Fernandez, EOLCA Project Assistant (Memorial Hospice)
Lupe Nunez, Bereavement Coordinator, Hospice of Marin Valley of the Moon Team
Muftiah Martin, M.A., Grief Counselor, Latino Services Program, Memorial Hospice.
Ann Storm, RN, Memorial Hospice with Nancy Proctor RN, EOLCA Steering Committee

Click on the play button on one of the Quicktime audio controllers below to listen. The audio is streamed; it should begin playing within a few seconds (it doesn’t download the entire audio file onto your computer).

Wellness Through Life’s End

Sun, 5 Sep 2004 17:19:57 -0700

This three hour workshop provides guidance for people interested to improve quality of care and life for the frail and dying. Upon workshop completion, participants will understand: (1) the importance of caring for the whole person not just the disease; (2) the nature and benefits of palliative (comfort) care including hospice; (3) how to clarify and achieve end-of-life care consistent with patient values and wishes; and (4) resources of value and how to use/access.