Calvary Hospital’s 23rd annual bereavement course is scheduled for 6:00—8:00 p.m. on Mondays, March 7—May 9, at the Hospital’s Bronx campus and in downtown Brooklyn 6:00—8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 9—May 11, at St. Joseph’s High School, 80 Willoughby Street.

The course is designed for those who work in the helping professions–social workers, nurses, funeral directors, etc.–who may need to address bereavement and grief-related issues in their professional lives. (The course is not for bereaved family members.)

The hospital’s 10-week course is taught by various specialists from Calvary Hospital and from Calvary@Home (Home Care and Hospice). Upon completion, each participant will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Continuing-education credits are pending from the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Funeral Directors. These courses have been approved for contact hours by ADEC (Association for Death Education and Counseling); the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center); and CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselors).

Bronx Schedule

March 7 “Making Decisions at the End of Life” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Christopher Comfort, MD; “Delirium and Depression in the Dying Patient” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Robert Brescia, MD

March 14 “The Hospice Perspective” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Kate Mohan, LMSW; “Fundamentals of Grief Counseling” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW

March 21 “Multicultural Aspects of Grief” (6:00—8:00 p.m.) Father Chux Okochi and Pastoral Care staff

March 28 “An overview of ‘Normal’ Grief” (6:00-7:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter, Ph.D., FT; “Disenfranchised Grief: Intuitive vs. Instrumental Grievers” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter, Ph.D., FT

April 4 “Death of a Child” (6:00—8:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter, Ph.D., FT

April 11 “Death of a Parent” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Raman Randhawa, LMHC-NCC; “Death of a Sibling” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Raman Randhawa, LMHC-NCC

April 18 “Children and Death” (6:00—8:00 p.m.) Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW

April 25 “General Bereavement for Young Adults” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW; “Death of a Spouse/Partner” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Raman Randhawa, LMHC-NCC

May 2 “Initiating Bereavement Support Groups & Interventions” Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW (6:00—8:00 p.m.)

May 9 “Grief and Trauma” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter Ph.D., FT; “Compassion Fatigue” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter Ph.D., FT

Brooklyn Schedule

March 9 “Making Decisions at the End of Life” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Christopher Comfort, MD; “Delirium and Depression in the Dying Patient” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Robert Brescia, MD

March 16 “The Hospice Perspective” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Jamie Trachtenberg, LCSW, ACHP-SW; “Fundamentals of Grief Counseling” (7:00-8:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT

March 23 “Multicultural Aspects of Grief” (6:00-8:00 p.m.) Father Chux Okochi and Pastoral Care Staff

March 30 “An overview of ‘Normal’ Grief” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter, Ph.D., FT; “Disenfranchised Grief: Intuitive vs. Instrumental Grievers” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter, Ph.D., FT

April 6 “Death of a Child” (6:00—8:00 p.m.) Sherry Schachter, Ph.D., FT

April 13 “Death of a Parent” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT; “Death of a Sibling” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT

April 20 “Children and Death” (6:00—8:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT

April 27 “General Bereavement for Young Adults” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT; “Death of a Spouse/Partner” (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT

May 4 “Initiating Bereavement Support Groups and Interventions” (6:00—8:00 p.m.) Maria Georgopoulos, LMHC, FT

May 11 “Grief and Trauma” (6:00—7:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter, Ph.D., FT; Compassion Fatigue (7:00—8:00 p.m.) Sherry R. Schachter Ph.D., FT

Fees are as follows:

– $225 per person to attend all 10 sessions; $200 each for 2—4 people registering from the same institution; $175.00 for 5 or more people. Special offer for graduate students: $50.00 for the complete course.

– People may also choose individual sessions for $50.

To register for the entire 10-session course or for individual sessions, visit www.calvaryhospital.org to download a copy of the registration form. Completed forms must be received at Calvary by February 26. Please complete one form for each participant. Individuals can also register at the door. Checks should be made payable to “Calvary Hospital.” No commercial support was received for this educational activity.

Please send all registrations and payment to: Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW, Bereavement Services, Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461. Questions may also be directed to Walesca Marmolejos, LMSW at wmarmolejos@calvaryhospital.org.

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