2023 13th Biennial Bereavement Conference: Expanding the Frontiers of Grief Intervention

September 22, 2023 to September 23, 2023

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Concept

Increased societal awareness of the needs of the dying and bereaved requires helpers to utilize up-to-date theoretical principles and innovative treatment techniques to help patients/families prepare for the end of life, navigate events surrounding death, manage acute grief, and adjust after bereavement.

 

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for professionals and lay persons involved in the care of the dying and bereaved, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, chaplains/clergy, hospice workers, allied health professionals, funeral directors, and volunteers.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 9.00 American Psychological Association
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 9.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
02/22/2023
Course expires: 
10/30/2023
Event starts: 
09/22/2023 - 7:30am CDT
Event ends: 
09/23/2023 - 12:15pm CDT
Cost:
$275.00
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DAY 1: Friday, September 22, 2023

8:45 - 9:05 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

 

9:05 - 9:15AM

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Louis Gamino, PhD, ABPPP, FT

9:15 - 10:45 AM

Emotional Geographies of Grief: The Honoring of Place

PDF icon Christopher Hall, MA, GradDipAdol&ChPsych, BEd, CertIVTAE, MAPS, MAICD, FAIM

CEP, Grief Australia

10:45 - 11:00 AM

Break

 

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Exploring and Transforming the Landscape of Care for Bereaved Youth and Families

PDF icon Brook Griese, PhD

Judi’s House/JAG Institute Co-Founder and Board Chair

12:30 - 1:15 PM

Lunch

 

1:15 - 2:45 PM

Social Media as a Tool for Grief Intervention: Lessons from the Hispanic & Latinx Communities

PDF icon Mateo Gomez, MDiv, CT

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

2:45 - 3:00 PM

Break

 

3:00 - 4:30 PM

The Journey Within: Reflection and Reconciliation at End Of Life

PDF icon Louis Gamino, PhD, ABPP, FT

Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science

Baylor Scott & White Health

DAY 2: Saturday, September 23, 2023

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast

 

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Effective Bereavement Intervention: Feedback Informed Treatment & the Practice of Master Therapists

PDF icon Christopher Hall, MA, GradDipAdol&ChPsych, BEd, CertIVTAE, MAPS, MAICD, FAIM

CEP, Grief Australia

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Helping Bereaved Children, Adolescents and Families Navigate Grief and Trauma

PDF icon Brook Griese, PhD

Judi’s House/JAG Institute Co-Founder and Board Chair

12:15 PM

Adjournment

 
Mayborn Auditorium
Temple, TX 76508
United States

The A. Webb Roberts Center of Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Continuing education credits:

Physicians - The A. Webb Roberts Center of Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work - This program is approved for 9.0 CEU Hour and 1 Ethics hour.

Psychologists - Baylor Scott & White Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Baylor Scott & White Health maintains responsibility for this program its content. This program provides up to 9 CE credits. Credit is based on a session by session basis.

Licensed Professional Counselors - LPC Board Rule 681.3174(6) states that programs which are approved or offered by a "nationally recognized professional organization in the mental health field..." (i.e., American Medical Association ) are acceptable for LPC CE credit. This program is approved for 9 hours of CE credit.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists - Baylor Scott & White Health has been approved a a continuing education sponsor for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists. The program  is approved for 9 hours of CE credit.

Chaplains - Association of Professional Chaplains states the credit recognized by approved provides, eg. Continuing Medical Education, can be counted for continuing education credit for chaplains. This will provide 9 Category 1 credits.

Available Credit

  • 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 9.00 American Psychological Association
    The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
  • 9.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$275.00
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REGISTRATION FEES:

Friday All Day...................................$200
Saturday All Day..............................$100
Both Days........................................$275

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds (less $50 administrative fee) will be provided to registrants who cancel their registration two weeks prior to the course if cancellation by registrant becomes necessary. Refunds will be processed in the same form of payment as registration was received.

Right to Cancel or Postpone

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event that BSWH must cancel or postpone this course, the registration fee will be fully refunded.  BSWH is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline, travel or lodging agencies.

Special needs:

Please notify CME Department in writing of any special needs/accommodations during registration or at least two weeks prior to conference date by emailing: Diana.McGill@BSWHealth.org