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Upcoming Trainings – Co-Sponsor NASW-PA

Empowering Persons Coping with a Terminal Condition

Thursday, November 14, 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom

Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner

Workshop Description:

The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 25.7 million persons yearly enter the final stage of life. Social workers irrespective of their field of practice will inevitably encounter persons navigating a terminal condition. Corr’s Task-Based Model of Coping with Dying offers practitioners a person-centered framework in empowering persons coping with dying and concurrent involuntary health changes. This interactive case-based workshop examines the Model and best practice strategies in empowerment applicable to enhancing the well-being of persons from the counseling to healthcare setting.

CEs:

NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Registration Fees:

$70 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 NASW Non-Member (includes CEs and certificate); $60 Attendee Only (no CEs or 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 the event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Registration Link: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EmpoweringPersonsCopingWithATerminalCondition

Intervention Advancements in Grief Practice

Thursday, December 5, 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom

Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner

Workshop Description:

Social workers irrespective of their field of practice will inevitably encounter persons navigating the death of someone loved. Practitioners’ awareness of best practice strategies in grief assessment and treatment is vital to competent practice. This interactive, case-based workshop explores the Two-Track Model, Dual Process Model, and Meaning Reconstruction Approach intervention methods. Attendees will gain skills in weaving the methods and knowledge of the contextual barriers to bereavement among culturally diverse populations into practice.

CEs:

NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Registration Fees:

$70 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 NASW Non-Member (includes CEs and certificate); $60 Attendee Only (no CEs or 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 the event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Registration Link: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/InterventionAdvancementsInGriefPracticeCopingWithATerminalCondition

The Social Work Profession’s Ethical Responsibility in Advancing Community-Based Grief Care

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm EST
Live remote workshop via Zoom

Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner

Workshop Description:

The nation’s grief-denying mentality is a rising public health concern. This interactive, case-based workshop examines the grief literacy movement approach to advancing community-based grief care in connection with the mission and ethical principles of the social work profession. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and best practice skills in grief literacy initiative development applicable to enhancing community well-being and demystifying grief across practice settings. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Compare and contrast normal and prolonged manifestations of grief.
2. Summarize the grief literacy movement.
3. Design a literacy initiative using a case study and best practices in community-based grief care.

CEs:

NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Registration Fees:

$70 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 NASW Non-Member (includes CEs and certificate); $60 Attendee Only (no CEs or 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 the event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Registration Link: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/TheSWProfessionEthicalRespInAdvancingCommunityBasedGriefCare















































Empowering Persons Coping with a Terminal Condition

Thursday, November 14, 20241:00pm to 4:00pm ESTLive remote workshop via ZoomFacilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, OwnerWorkshop Description:The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 25.7 million persons yearly enter the final stage of life. Social workers irrespective of their field of practice will inevitably encounter persons navigating a terminal condition. Corr’s Task-Based Model of Coping with Dying offers practitioners a person-centered framework in empowering persons coping with dying and concurrent involuntary health changes. This interactive case-based workshop examines the Model and best practice strategies in empowerment applicable to enhancing the well-being of persons from the counseling to healthcare setting.CEs:NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.Registration Fees:$70 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 NASW Non-Member (includes CEs and certificate); $60 Attendee Only (no CEs or 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 the event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.Registration Link: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/EmpoweringPersonsCopingWithATerminalCondition