Dignity Therapy – Ontario HPC Conference
One of the highlights of attending the Ontario HPC conference in Toronto was hearing Dr. Harvey Chochinov speak. According to his bio listed on the Canadian Virtual Hospice website Dr. Chochinov, “is known around the world for his research into the emotional and psychological needs of dying patients. His work exploring dignity in palliative care […]
New book: Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes The Social Work Role
Many of you have heard me talk about one of my favorite articles, which I consider a seminal paper, “The Ambiguous Dying Syndrome” written by Mercedes Bern-Klug. In this paper she explores the challenges experienced by those who are certainly dying, but their time of death is unknown, and as such, they miss out on […]
Opportunities for community work in Nicaragua
In March we went to Nicaragua for two weeks. The first week we stayed at “Monty’s surf camp” on the west coast in Jiquilillo a small fishing town. We soaked in the sun, met the local people and marveled at the community work that Monty is involved in. The camp is owned by Monty (Donald […]
The Final Disposition De-Mystifying Death, Funerals, Cemeteries & Ceremonies
I received notice of this interesting one day forum titled: The Final Disposition De-Mystifying Death, Funerals, Cemeteries & Ceremonies.Mountain View Cemetery is a wonderful location with a beautiful celebration hall where this forum will be held. I have attended a seminar there before, sponsored by Lees and Associates on Cemeteries, and was so impressed with […]
