Description: 

Spousal bereavement is considered the most stressful life experience persons confront across the lifespan. The highest reported COVID-19 death rates among persons 65 plus and rapidly expanding aging population heightens the potential that social workers in diverse settings will encounter bereaved older adult women. Drawing on the meaning reconstruction approach, this workshop discusses the function of spirituality in the well-being of later life widows and best practice methods of care. The interactive learning opportunity includes a small group case study activity.  

Learning Objectives:

            1. Compare and contrast religiosity and spirituality.

            2. Describe the function of spirituality in the health of bereaved older adult women.

            3. Construct a case study in small groups focusing on a spiritual issue that a bereaved older adult woman may experience.

            4. Demonstrate application of the meaning reconstruction approach to practice.

Facilitator:

Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT

Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner

CEs:

OH Social Workers- This workshop has been approved by the NASW Ohio Chapter for 3 Ethics CEUs in Ohio.  NASW is recognized as a Continuing Education Approver for social work CEUs by the OCSWMFT Board.
 
OH Nurses - The Ohio Board of Nursing will accept a continuing education activity that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health
care profession or related discipline in Ohio or another jurisdiction, such as the State of Ohio Medical Board, State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, State Board of Psychology, and the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Registration Fee:

$70 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 NASW Non-member (includes CEs and certificate); $60 Attendee Only (no CEs or certificate)

$70 OHCA Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 OHCA Non-member (includes CEs and certificate)

*Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, attendee's name will appear on the screen following joining. If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate to julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com your needs a minimum of 2 days prior to event date.  We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Registration cancellations made by the attendee/payee via email (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com) 10 business days prior to the workshop date will be eligible to receive a refund less $10 administration fee. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and workshop name, date. Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the workshop will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed at the total cost. Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed at the total cost. Rescheduling of the workshop may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment. If necessary, all registered persons will be contacted via email.

The information to be provided during this session is to be given as information 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 substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.