Bereavement Professional

Grief knows no season. Yet grief during holidays and other times of significance can present unique challenges for bereaved. In November's Bereavement Professional Section Chat we explored what are some of the things that make certain times of year uniquely difficult, the variety of ways that individuals and families may cope, and tips for bereavement programs on how to help the bereaved navigate holidays and special occasions through both individual support and group programming. Attendees inquired about and shared what has and has not worked within their programs!  

Below is an attachment on Code Lavender, and two article links:

https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/2016/11/code-lavender-offering-emotional-support-holistic-rapid-response/

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/02/the-amazing-way-this-hosp_n_4337849.html

The chat was facilitated by NCHPP Bereavement Professional Section Steering Committee Member Joelle Osterhaus, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW, Hospice & Home Based Palliative Care Psychosocial Services Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care in Portland, OR, and co-facilitated by NCHPP Bereavement Professional Section Leader Diane Snyder Cowan, MA, MT-BC, CHPCA, Director of Bereavement Center, at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Inc in Cleveland, OH.