Hospice Foundation of America Presents Webinar on 'Grief, Holidays, and Family Dynamics'

Hospice Foundation of America Presents Webinar on 'Grief, Holidays, and Family
Dynamics'

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally-known experts Kenneth J. Doka,
PhD, MDiv, and Sherry R. Schachter, PhD, FT, will discuss the importance of
helping grieving people cope with the holidays during Hospice Foundation of
America's (HFA's) live online webinar on Monday, November 16 from 1pm-2pm EST.

"Facing loss at any time is a difficult challenge; dealing with grief during
the holidays, traditionally times filled with joy and celebration, can often
add additional stresses," states Dr. Doka, Senior Consultant to HFA.
"Professionals and families need information and resources to help grieving
people recognize and cope with these feelings."

Dr. Doka and Dr. Schachter will discuss how bereavement professionals and
other providers can help grieving families think ahead about how their
holidays may be different and difficult, and help them plan to cope more
effectively; special emphasis will be given to developing strategies to help
grieving children. And while the webinar takes place during a "season" of
important holidays for many, other holidays throughout the year can generate
grief such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, or Valentine's Day. Dr. Doka and
Dr. Schachter will discuss programs that organizations can use to assist
grieving families during any holiday season.

Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, is a professor of gerontology at the Graduate
School of The College of New Rochelle in New York. Dr. Doka has served as a
panelist on all sixteen of HFA's Living With Grief National Bereavement
Teleconferences. Sherry R. Schachter, PhD, FT, is the director of bereavement
services for Calvary Hospital/Hospice, Bronx, NY, where she develops,
coordinates, and facilitates educational services for staff and families. She
facilitates bereavement groups for bereaved spouses/partners, adults whose
parents have died, and parents who have lost children.

To register, go to: http://store.hospicefoundation.org/home.php?cat=27.
Continuing education credits for one credit hour are available for a range of
professional boards. The Organization Registration Fee is $75, allowing an
unlimited number of viewers to attain credit when viewed from one computer;
the Individual Registration Fee is $25 and includes one hour of CE credit for
the registered individual. To learn more about this exciting new educational
offering, contact HFA at 800-854-3402 or go to
http://www.hospicefoundation.org/education/webinars. Hospice Foundation of
America is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help those who cope
personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of
grief and bereavement.

CONTACT:
Lisa Veglahn,
+1-800-854-3402
lveglahn@hospicefoundation.org

SOURCE Hospice Foundation of America

Lisa Veglahn of Hospice Foundation of America, +1-800-854-3402,
lveglahn@hospicefoundation.org