The Social Work End-of-Life Education Project

Tuesday, October 4, 2011: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 5, 2011: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Primary Presenter:
Mary Raymer
Co-Presenter:
Theresa Altilio
Area of Emphasis: Education
Learning Objectives:
1. Articulate and implement a sound contextual framework for their practice
2. Gain tools for effective psychosocial assessment and interventions in end-of-life care
3. Define ethical dilemmas and implement social work models for problem solving
4. Differentiate between normal and complicated grief
5. Identify phases of life threatening illness and psychosocial implications
6. Identify secondary trauma
This in-depth program is designed specifically for professional social workers and was created by Project on Death in America social work leaders Mary Raymer, MSW, ACSW and Ellen Csikai, MSW, PhD. The seminar teaches intermediate and advanced social work skills crucial to effective social work intervention that is based on national research with social workers in all walks of healthcare. Key content includes clarification of the social work role and values specific to end of life, ethics, psychosocial assessment, therapeutic interventions, cultural differences, secondary trauma, and self-care, as well as grief and bereavement. The format is designed to enhance critical thinking abilities and to support social workers in their daily practice.
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