Speaker(s):
Presentation:
Fears, misconceptions, doubts, and other barriers to healthy communication play a large part of what we do as end of life professionals. Working with children and teenagers who are grieving through the loss of their loved one or as a patient can be even more challenging. In this seminar, Steve will provide encouraging hope to you, in whatever discipline you serve in, to support, provide empathy, and create a high, open relationship with these precious young people. If you have direct contact with family members (especially kids), this session is for you.
Objectives:
- Reflect on what we know about grief and loss with children and adolescents
- Differentiate age level appropriate grief support for a variety of end of life clinicians
- Observe general tips for caregivers who offer care to kids and teens as it relates to grief and loss.