Session: Are You Still With Me? Utilizing Metaphors of Absence and Presence in Bereavement Care (NHPCO's 12th Clinical Team Conference and Pediatric Intensive)

Thursday, October 6, 2011: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Primary Presenter:

John Monroe-Cassel, MDiv, MAT

Co-Presenter:

Elissa Al-Chokhachy, MA, RN, CHPN, FT

Area of Emphasis: Bereavement
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify active metaphors in the experience of absence and presence
2. Understand how metaphors help bereft persons adjust to loss
3. Create strategies for utilizing metaphors in bereavement care

Abstract: This session offers bereavement professionals an opportunity to build awareness, sensitivity and skills in adjusting to feeling the absence and presence of loved ones after a loved one’s death. Participants will be able to identify and utilize healing, transformational metaphors that are potentially part of all grieving experiences and will discuss strategies for using metaphors in ongoing bereavement care.

See more of: 90-minute workshop

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