Workshop Information
Description:
Preparing family caregivers of persons with a serious illness or terminal condition emotionally, cognitively, and practically for changes in a loved one’s health or impending death minimizes uncertainty and increases self-efficacy. This interactive, case-based workshop discusses three dimensions of preparation in connection with well-being advancing strategies that foster informal providers readiness for the death and healthy mental health during bereavement. Drawing on the Stress-Coping Model, the session outlines best practices and practical methods for enhancing caregiver health utilizing caregiver-centered therapeutic approaches.
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the biopsychosocial-spiritual effect of serious/terminal illness caregiving on informal providers health in relation to assessment and treatment.
2. Discuss caregiver well-being advancing strategies in connection with three dimensions of preparation for the death and bereavement experience across therapeutic processes.
3. Analyze case studies utilizing caregiver-centered assessment and treatment methods and the strategies.
4. Apply the best practices and practical methods to practice using a case study.
Facilitator:
Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, CSWM
Owner, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC
CEs:
NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Boad of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
Registration Information:
$75 NASW Member (includes certificate and CEs); $90 NASW Non-Member (includes certificate and CEs)
*Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, attendees names will appear on the screen following clicking on the Zoom link. If you require ADA Accomodations, please indicate to Julie (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com) a minimum of 4 days prior to event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accomodations without prior notification.
The information to be provided during this session is to be given as information and for educational purposes only, generally applicable to members of the community, and not tailored to any one individual's needs. Nothing to be presented during the session is meant to diagnose or treat a medical or behavioral health condition and is not a substitution for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner consult your physican or a mental health provider in the area. If you in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.
NASW-PA has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (48.36), and professional counselors (49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
Registration:
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