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Creating Meaningful Memories
With William G. Hoy, DMin, FT
Noon - 1:30 p.m. CDT

Webinar Time:
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EDT
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CDT
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MDT
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. PDT
7:00 - 8:30 a.m. HADT
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Utilizing both cross-cultural research and clinical experience, this presentation will help learners discover key characteristics to be included in death-related rituals, including funerals, memorial services, bedside rituals, and anniversary observances.

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Learning Objectives

  • Articulate key characteristics of effective memorial rituals
  • Describe culturally-sensitive examples of memorial rituals
  • Develop strategies to help clients and families create therapeutically-appropriate ritual observances

About your instructor:
William G. (Bill) Hoy is an educator and counselor specializing in death, bereavement and end-of-life issues. For nearly 25 years, Dr. Hoy has counseled bereaved individuals and families, and over the last several years, has been primarily involved in writing and continuing-education workshops for care-giving professionals. He is the author of Guiding People Through Grief, and his newest book, Road to Emmaus: Pastoral Care with the Dying and Bereaved.


CE Credits: 1.5
Nursing Contact Hours: 1.5

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Cancellations for this session will be accepted through end of business on Monday, October 19, 2009. Registrants who cancel within that time will receive a refund, minus a $10 service fee. Cancellations received after that day will not be refunded.

 

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