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Workshop: "Complicated Mourning After Sudden Traumatic Death."
Presented by: Terese A. Rando, Ph.D
All Day Conference
FAIRWINDS Alumbni Center
University of Central Florida
Blgd 126, North Gemini Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32816.
Friday, February 22, 2008
8:15 AM - 4:30 PM
This workshop is geared towards professionals and paraprofessionals working with survivors of deaths from acute natural causes, accident, disaster, suicide, homicide, terrorism, or war - nurses, social workers, mental health counselors, chaplains, first responders, and victim advocates.
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 Living On The Edge: Growing to the End of Life
Molly Folken, central Florida ADEC charter member and long time editor of The Connections is the brand new author of the book Living on the Edge: Growing to the End of Life. Published by PublishAmerica, Inc (ISBN: 1-4137-5097-4). We are aging from the moment we are born but often it isn't until our 50s or 60s when the wrinkles start to appear, and a health crisis develops that we suddenly think, "I'm getting old!" Even as modern technology keeps us living longer and in better condition than our parents at this age, the losses of life accumulate. Living becomes more stressful as we cope with medications, tests, waning strength and other aging changes.
Living on the Edge: Growing to the End of Life looks at one woman's perception of life as a senior citizen; its fears and problems, its joys and spiritual rewards. Ways to ease caregiving stresses are detailed and the trauma of watching a loved one fade away is discussed. The steps of practical and emotional preparation for death are outlined as is the process of grieving for each loss as it comes and then moving on to a meaningful life. Readers will relate to the author's experiences and discover ways to alleviate their own difficult situations through the ideas presented. Click here to order from Amazon - or - Click here to order from Barnes and Noble. |
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BaseBall Forever:
A Boy's Book on Grief, Loss and Healing
Margie Grebin, a member of Central Florida ADEC, has also recently authored a book which is the culmination of her work on her own personal losses and her involvement with dying patients while volunteering at a local hospice. As a facilitator with
New Hope
for Kids in
Maitland
,
Florida
, Margie was impressed with young people's ability to heal using talk therapy and creative play. She also saw young people who had no opportunity to work through their losses through the use of these methods. This void inspired her to write Baseball Forever: A Boy's Book on Grief, Loss, and Healing (ISBN: 1590940768).Written for children, Margie has provided this uplifting educational tool to help readers move through their bereavement into a beautiful space of healing.
Kenneth J. Doka, says Margaret's book is a wonderful gift, sensitive to the very special ways that boys mourn and offering tools to assist them as they grieve. Cal Ripken, Jr spoke of Margret's book as a touching story and great resource for kids dealing with death. In demonstrating how Jeremy deals with Timothy's passing, Margie gives insight into all the emotions that go into living through the loss of a loved one. Click here to order from Amazon |
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Pet Loss - By Mary Harvey
The Loss of a pet can be one of the most devastating experiences that an individual or family has to face. When a beloved pet companion dies the feelings experienced can be intense and painful. For many this is a loss of not only a pet but of a best friend. Companionship and love are replaced by grief, sorrow and loneliness.
Grieving for a beloved pet is a very natural, normal and personal process.
Adjusting to the grief is not an easy process. When one has difficulty accepting a pet's loss and is struggling to adjust to feelings of grief and sorrow, they may want to discuss their feelings with a person who is experienced in understanding the grieving process. A caring support group or individual counseling can offer a safe environment for the sharing of feelings and learning about healthy strategies for facing difficult issues.
The therapeutic process establishes a collaborative relationship between the client and the therapist. The client can then begin to explore thoughts and feelings about the loss of their animal companion and how their life has changed. |
