Desert - CAMFT February Networking Event Death with Dignity: Transforming End of Life Experiences Henderson Community Building Conference Room 2 and 3 72559 HWY 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Friday, February 21, 2020 11:30 to 1:00 PM Lunch, Power Networking, 1-Hour Featured Presentation Literature Table, Participant Announcements Cost: $20 for Licensed Desert-CAMFT Members $15 for Pre-Licensed Members $25 for Guests No lunch will be provided without a RSVP
Presentation Death with Dignity: Transforming End of Life Experiences Presenter Glendon Muri Geikie Sr., End of Life Doula
Presentation Description The presentation will detail how an End of Life Doula works with individuals, their families and loved ones to transform end of life experiences and bring dignity and sacredness to the dying process. Goal and Objectives Learn about the history of our societal attitudes about death and dying and the work of End of Life Doula’s as they support the transition from life to death with dignity and sacredness.
Objectives " 1" Understand the history of death and dying in our society from a family affair to a process involving funeral homes. " 2" Describe the work of an End of Life Doula. " 3" Learn the different ways to increase the quality of life at the end of life, explore life’s meaning, create meaningful ritual. " 4" How to reprocess death and process early grief.
Presenter Bio Glendon Muir Geikie is an End of Life Doula and Social Worker. Glendon was trained as a clinical social worker at Smith College School for Social Work. He maintained a private practice in psychotherapy and mediation for over 40 years in Massachusetts focusing his work on children, couples, families and trauma survivors. ________________________________________________________ ____________________________ The Desert Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for the course and its content. [This venue is ADA acceptable. If you have any special needs, please call 760-346-4606 at least 7 days prior to the event.] The Desert Chapter’s Refund, Grievance and ADA Policies are described under Events on the Chapter website at www.desert-camft.org. (Specifically, a refund must be requested at least three (3) days prior to the date of the event.)
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