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Workshops on Loss and Bereavement2020

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2020 Workshops on Loss and Bereavement

AimThis is a series of introductory workshops on a range of topics covering loss and bereavement.

Target AudienceThe workshops are targeted at professionals and volunteers who may wish to learn more about loss and bereavement and for those working with people who have experienced a major loss.

These workshops are framed relative to the HSE palliative care competence framework at level two – for people whose work increasingly sees them engaging with people facing loss, bereavement and death. Specifically, the competence dimension for grief and loss; and the competence dimension for communication are of relevance to workshop content and learning outcomes.

The framework is available here https://www.lenus.ie/handle/10147/323543

AccreditationProfessional accreditation is under application from The Irish Association of Social Workers and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. If you have other accreditation needs please contact us. A certificate of participation/attendance at the workshops is available on request.

LocationThe workshops will be held in the Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06.

Time and DurationWorkshops will commence at 9.15am and conclude at 4.15pm. Registration will commence at 9.00am

BOOKING DETAILS

Participants may attend one or more workshops. Please note as places are limited early booking is advised.

ApplicationAll completed booking forms should be returned with fee or details of the address to which the invoice should be sent.

Fees€100 per workshop A 10% discount applies if 6 or more training days are booked. Fees include light lunch/tea and coffee.

PaymentPlease make cheques/postal orders payable to the Irish Hospice Foundation and forward to Iris Murray, Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06. We also accept credit/debit card payments.

CancellationsCancellations up to 1 week prior to each workshop will be given a full refund minus an administration fee of €10. Thereafter no refunds will be made. If you are unable to attend a particular session, a substitute may attend in your place by prior arrangement with this office.

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PROGRAMME January – June 2020

Workshop Title Date Page

Overview of Loss and Bereavement 30th January 4

Schools and Loss 31st January 5

Supporting Bereaved People 20th February 6

Support for the Suicide Bereaved 21st February 7

Loss and the Impact of Family Breakdown on Children and Adolescents 27th February 8

Children and Loss 19th March 9

Grief and Social Media 20th March 10

Working with Adults Facing Death 26th March 11

Illness and Loss: Living with the Seen and Unseen 27th March 12

Supporting Adolescents through Grief and Loss 2nd April 13

Difficult Conversations – A workshop on how to deliver bad news 3rd April 14

Communicating in Difficult Circumstances 30th April 15

Loss and Grief in Later Life 7th May 16

Prolonged Grief Disorder/Complicated Grief: What is it and how can we help? 8th May 17

Homicide and the Impact on the Family 14th May 18

Paving the Way for ADMA (Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 28th May 19

Loss and Bereavement in Addiction 11th June 20

Grief in the Body 12th June 21

How to Support Employees who are Bereaved – A workshop for HR Teams and Line Managers 18th June 22

Viewing Transgender Identities Through an Ambiguous Loss Framework 19th June 23

Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and the Journey of Grief 25th June 24

Notes 25

Booking Information 26

Booking Form 27/28

Notes 29/30

Map 31

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Workshop 1

OVERVIEW OF LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT

Date Time PresenterThursday, 30th January 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Brid Carroll

DescriptionThis workshop explores the journey of grief and loss for individuals who have experienced loss in various ways not just through death. It will illustrate ways that can enhance coping for the bereaved individual and help them process their grief. The workshop will help participants to understand the normal reactions to grief and loss and explore how reactions can be more complex and require greater interventions. Contemporary theories and models of grief and loss will be explored. The workshop will be experiential in nature and suitable for both professionals and those working with people who have experienced loss and bereavement.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• gain enhanced skills and knowledge of grief and loss in various situations;• reflect on the impact of loss in one’s life through the experiential element;• have a greater understanding of the working models of grief, thus providing frameworks for the

experience;• through discussion allow for an enriched experience of this difficult area in a safe setting;• apply the learning to various losses in our present changing times.

Presenter ProfileBrid Carroll Coming from an educational background Brid is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor with a special interest in bereavement and loss. She holds a Masters in Bereavement Studies from RCSI Dublin and a Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood Bereavement from St. Christopher’s Hospice London. Brid is presently working in the south east with families and children experiencing loss through bereavement, illness and separation. She is a contributor to the Irish Hospice Foundation’s workshop series and is Coordinator of their Professional Certificate in Children and Loss. Brid is presently the Chair of the Advisory Committee of the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network and a member of the Steering Committee of the Family Bereavement Network of Europe. She has provided information talks throughout Ireland on grief and loss and has worked with many parents, families and children who are grieving the loss of their child, parent or sibling.

VenueThe Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06.

Fee€100 includes light lunch/tea and coffee.

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Workshop 2

SCHOOLS AND LOSS

Date Time PresenterFriday, 31st January 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Conor Mc Guckin DescriptionThis workshop will look at different forms of loss and how loss impacts on the lives of children at different ages. It will examine how school can be a support to these children. The workshop will provide opportunities for interactive discussion.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the important role that schools can play at a time of loss in a student’s/child’s life;

• be aware of how the student’s understanding of loss changes through their young and adolescent years;

• be familiar with approaches dealing with bereaved children;

• reflect on their own experiences of loss during their school years;

• be able to develop plans in the event of a sudden or unexpected death in the school community.

Presenter ProfileConor Mc Guckin, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Conor convenes the Inclusion in Education and Society Research Group and is the founding editor of the International Journal of Inclusion in Education and Society. Conor’s research interests include: psychology applied to educational policy and practices, bully/victim problems among children and adults, and special and inclusive education. Conor is an Associate Fellow of both the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Conor a Chartered Psychologist with both the BPS and PSI, and is a Chartered Scientist with the UK Science Council.



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Workshop 3

SUPPORTING BEREAVED PEOPLE

Date Time PresenterThursday, 20th February 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Estelle McGinley

DescriptionThis workshop will explore ways to combine competence and compassion in supporting bereaved people. Contemporary theories and models of grief will be introduced as well as creative ways of working with loss. The workshop will be experiential in part with a focus on practical tips for enhanced bereavement support.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• identify different levels of bereavement support;• draw on a range of intervention tools & strategies;• acknowledge self-care needs and the impact of personal loss.

Presenter ProfileEstelle McGinley works as a Senior Social Worker in Milford Care Centre Limerick where she coordinates the bereavement support service. She has worked in the area of palliative care and bereavement for 15 years and has considerable experience of supporting bereaved adults and children. Her particular interests are working with grieving children and supporting bereaved parents after the death of a child. She recently completed a Masters in Bereavement Studies.



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Workshop 4

SUPPORT FOR THE SUICIDE BEREAVED

Date Time PresenterFriday, 21st February 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Bernie Carroll

DescriptionCaring for and supporting someone who has lost a loved one to suicide can be challenging. Many feel unable to provide adequate support and struggle to understand the depth of grief. Some have difficulty knowing, what to say or do and worry about saying the wrong thing. This workshop aims to provide an understanding of the grieving process and explore common grief reactions following a death by suicide. It will explore ways to provide adequate support and present practical strategies in responding to the bereaved.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the grieving process following a death by suicide; • understand the risk factors associated with a death by suicide;• explore ways to support the suicide bereaved;• be familiar with resources and supports available to the bereaved;• be aware of the impact of personal loss and the importance of self-care.

Presenter ProfileBernie Carroll has extensive experience of working in the field of mental health. Initially working as a nurse in the psychiatric, general and Intellectual Disability services. Bernie worked as the HSE Regional and National Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention for over 17 years. She has a BSc in Nursing Studies from the University of Limerick and a Masters in Suicide Studies from St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra. She has a particular interest in education and training and has delivered suicide prevention, intervention and postvention training programmes, in a variety of settings. Bernie currently works as an external trainer with the statutory and voluntary agencies.



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Workshop 5

LOSS AND THE IMPACT OF FAMILY BREAKDOWN ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Date Time PresenterThursday, 27th February 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Sandra Joyce

DescriptionThis workshop explores the impact of parental separation on children and adolescents. It will look at the complexity of step/blended families and how children and adolescents cope in this new family structure. The impact of loss due to separation will be addressed in relation to child and adolescent development and family coping strategies. The workshop will help develop skills to cope with behaviours in children and adolescent’s due to the impact of parental separation. The workshop is collaborative and active with a mixture of presentation, experimental exercises, group work and case studies.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the impact of parental separation on children and adolescents and how they adjust

to changes in family life;• develop skills in determining levels/and appropriate responses to child and adolescent’s response

to loss due to parental separation;• understand the importance of the developmental stages in loss following parental separation;• reflect on how children and adolescents cope in blended families and help them to develop coping

strategies to manage their emotions.

Presenter ProfileSandra Joyce is an experienced Teen/Child and Relationship Counsellor. She has worked with the Teen Between service and as a facilitator of the ‘Parents when separated programme’ with Relationships Ireland. She runs www.teencrisiscounselling.ie and www.southsidecounselling.ie in South Dublin. Sandra holds a B. Ed in Education and B.A. in Counselling and Psychometric testing from NCII. She also holds a Certificate in Relationships Counselling from Relationships Ireland.



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Workshop 6

CHILDREN AND LOSS

Date Time PresenterThursday, 19th March 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Nuala Harmey

DescriptionThis workshop explores the impact of loss through death and illness on children. The impact of loss will be addressed in relation to child development and family coping strategies. Use of video, children’s art and materials will be included.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the importance of developmental stages in loss;• reflect on the emotional impact of working with grieving children;• learn skills in the use of materials;• develop skills in determining levels/and appropriate response/to child’s response to loss.

Presenter ProfileNuala Harmey worked for many years as a Medical Social Worker in the Children’s University Hospital, where she had a particular interest in children and loss and established the bereavement service in that hospital. She now works in St Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. She has also acted as a special advisor to the Hospice Friendly Hospitals Programme. Nuala trained in TCD and the Clanwilliam Institute. Nuala has been a presenter on the Professional Certificate in Children and Loss course for many years which is run by The Irish Hospice Foundation.



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Workshop 7

GRIEF AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Date Time PresenterFriday, 20th March 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Liz Gleeson

DescriptionThis workshop will address the influence of increased social media usage on the grieving experience. It will consider the way social media platforms are used as an outlet for the bereaved and the implications for practitioners. It will examine issues such as ‘digital death’ and the afterlife of digital information, how social networking impacts continuing bonds and whether grieving online helps or hinders the grief process.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the possible impact of social media on the grief process;• be aware of various social media platforms and how they are being used by bereaved people’• be informed about the pros and cons of social media as an outlet for bereaved people and a tool

for those providing support.

Presenter ProfileLiz Gleeson, is an experienced Therapist and Educator in the field of grief and loss. She offers one-to-one therapeutic support for those going through grief of any kind from her private practice in Greystones and runs a number of bereavement groups. Liz is one of a few therapists trained in Complicated Grief Therapy and offers this via skype to people in Ireland and abroad. Liz offers workshops and trainings for Pieta House staff, The Irish Hospice Foundation, IAHIP members and many others. She is a qualified Open Floor Movement Therapist, an approach that she uses to inform her practice and she has a particular interest in a body-based approach to supporting the grieving process. Qualified with a MA Dramatherapy, MSc Bereavement Studies, completing a MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2020, Liz’s approach is well grounded in the theory and practice of therapeutic support. In 2019, Liz set-up the podcast ‘Shapes of Grief’ which has found its way onto recommended resources in Universities and Colleges internationally, as an excellent resource for grief education. For more information and resources, see www.shapesofgrief.com. VenueThe Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06.


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Workshop 8

WORKING WITH ADULTS FACING DEATH

Date Time PresenterThursday, 26th March 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Ann Keating DescriptionHow do you talk to someone who is dying? How do we know when someone is anticipating their death and needing to talk with someone? What informs our practice and ensures best practice? Many would argue that the grief process starts before death. If this is true then what are the implications for the individual, their family or friends and professionals of considering grief through the course of an illness? This workshop will reflect on how we can help people facing death to carefully explore their emotional wellbeing. It will examine whether preparation for and warning of a death can play a positive role in later grieving. We will look at the demanding, often challenging and conflicting issues that arise for people who are ill and what we might do or say to support them. The needs of adults and children will be covered. The format will include presentation, group discussions and it will be experiential and interactive throughout. It is advisable that those experiencing a recent loss or close bereavement should not attend this workshop.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the complexities of talking to someone who is dying;• reflect on their own experience and clients’ experience of facing death;• be able to confidently begin to communicate with a person who is facing death in a safe and

respectful manner;• identify and begin to develop the use of different creative tools that might assist them in their own

learning and in their direct work with clients;• be informed of current HSE practice and Hospice Friendly Hospitals recommendations.

Presenter ProfileAnn Keating has been a Medical Social Worker for 36 years with a particular interest in end of life care, loss and bereavement. She holds a Masters in Social Work during which she prepared a research dissertation Bereavement: A paradigm shift. She has over 30 years’ experience working in Hospice settings. She has delivered numerous training progrmmes to bereavement support volunteers and medical social workers. She currently works part-time as a lecturer in end of life care and bereavement and loss. Ann is a trained supervisor (Morrison Method) providing supervision to medical social workers who work in health settings (hospital and hospice); intellectual disability and end of life care.



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Workshop 9

ILLNESS AND LOSS: LIVING WITH THE SEEN AND UNSEEN

Date Time PresentersFriday, 27th March 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Louise O’Driscoll DescriptionIllness in all its forms can bring with it huge consequences for how we experience ourselves and our world. This workshop will consider the losses, hidden and otherwise, that can arise when illness comes into our lives. Psychological resilience in the face of illness will be explored along with the understanding of how turning towards, rather than away from, our suffering can give rise to personal growth and deepening wisdom. Special consideration will be given to the impact of a cancer diagnosis on psychological wellbeing.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the unique losses associated with illness;• develop their awareness of how losses may manifest as psychological distress and the factors

associated with vulnerability and resilience;• learn about psychological resilience in the face of illness and how to support it;• recognise the impact of illness related loss on caregivers, staff, and services.

Presenter ProfileLouise O’Driscoll is a Senior Clinical Psychologist in St. Vincent’s University Hospital. As a member of the psycho-oncology service Louise works with in-patients and outpatients whose lives are affected by cancer risk or diagnosis. Louise has a special interest in the application of compassion and body oriented therapeutic approaches in health care and working collaboratively with clients to help bring about well-being in the face of illness. She has completed advanced training in Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and is currently training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Louise collaborates on several ongoing funded research projects and has presented research both nationally and internationally. She is a member of St. Vincent’s University Hospital Medical Research and Ethics Committee and the Irish Psycho-social Oncology Network and also teaches at a number of graduate and postgraduate training programmes.



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Workshop 10

SUPPORTING ADOLESCENTS THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS

Date Time PresentersThursday, 2nd April 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Brid Carroll DescriptionBereavement and loss in the life of an adolescent is seen as off time and demands the reorganisation of their assumptive world and how they view themselves, others and life. It evokes grief responses which can be intense. The most frequent deaths adolescents experience are those of parents, siblings or peers. The responses to their loss will depend on their age, the nature of the death, their relationship with the deceased, their personalities, how the family grieves and the changes the death creates in the family. This workshop will examine the factors that influence an adolescent while grieving, explore the impact of various types of loss on the adolescent, discuss the various styles of intervention that might help engage the bereaved adolescent in processing their loss and examine programmes that might be used with bereaved adolescents. The workshop will combine theory with experiential work and will allow for discussion of the difficulties which arise while engaging adolescents with their grief

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• increase their knowledge of bereaved adolescents and how they function;• expand the toolkit for professionals who work with this age group;• allow for the examination of social change and its impact on bereaved adolescents.

Presenter ProfileBrid Carroll Coming from an educational background Brid is a qualified Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor with a special interest in bereavement and loss. She holds a Masters in Bereavement Studies from RCSI Dublin and a Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood Bereavement from St. Christopher’s Hospice London. Brid is presently working in the south east with families and children experiencing loss through bereavement, illness and separation. She is a contributor to the Irish Hospice Foundation’s workshop series and is Coordinator of their Professional Certificate in Children and Loss. Brid is presently the Chair of the Advisory Committee of the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network and a member of the Steering Committee of the Family Bereavement Network of Europe. She has provided information talks throughout Ireland on grief and loss and has worked with many parents, families and children who are grieving the loss of their child, parent or sibling.



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Workshop 11

DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS –A workshop on how to deliver bad news

Date Time PresenterFriday, 3rd April 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Breffni McGuinness

DescriptionFrom time to time we all can find ourselves in the situation of having to deliver difficult news relating to death or serious illness to colleagues, patients and loved ones. Even though the news may be bad, how it is delivered can make a huge difference to the person who is receiving it. If it is done well – a challenging situation can be made more bearable – if it is done badly – the conversation will never be forgotten. This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to develop the skills to handle these difficult conversations – i.e. managers, HR, emergency and healthcare staff and anyone who has to deliver bad news.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand what bad news is and how it can impact on people;• understand the five-step method for delivering bad news;• have developed their skills in delivering bad news;• have developed their understanding of how to support people hearing bad news;• be aware of how to practice self-care when breaking bad news.

Presenter ProfileBreffni McGuinness is the Training Manager with The Irish Hospice Foundation (Bereavement). His special interests are in workplace bereavement, hidden losses and the use of creativity in working with people who are grieving. He has published a number of articles on bereavement and has developed resources for workplaces on bereavement policies and supporting staff who are bereaved. He is a Dramatherapist and member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT). VenueThe Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06.


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Workshop 12

COMMUNICATING IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES – An introductory workshop on communication skills for front line support staff

Date Time PresenterThursday, 30th April 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Liz Gleeson DescriptionThis workshop will support non-clinical staff e.g. administrative/secretarial personnel, domestic and catering staff, porters and maintenance staff in developing communication and relational skills when dealing with loss and grief. Both a theoretical and experiential approach will be taken. The importance of self-care will be explored.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand the landscape of loss and how it may manifest in the individual;• improve communication skills and active listening techniques;• learn strategies to sensitively interrupt, transfer or terminate calls or conversations;• learn how to avoid the pitfalls that might exasperate grief and cause upset;• understand the importance of self-care when dealing with challenging circumstances.

Presenter ProfileLiz Gleeson, is an experienced Therapist and Educator in the field of grief and loss. She offers one-to-one therapeutic support for those going through grief of any kind from her private practice in Greystones and runs a number of bereavement groups. Liz is one of a few therapists trained in Complicated Grief Therapy and offers this via skype to people in Ireland and abroad. Liz offers workshops and trainings for Pieta House staff, The Irish Hospice Foundation, IAHIP members and many others. She is a qualified Open Floor Movement Therapist, an approach that she uses to inform her practice and she has a particular interest in a body-based approach to supporting the grieving process. Qualified with a MA Dramatherapy, MSc Bereavement Studies, completing a MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2020, Liz’s approach is well grounded in the theory and practice of therapeutic support. In 2019, Liz set-up the podcast ‘Shapes of Grief’ which has found its way onto recommended resources in Universities and Colleges internationally, as an excellent resource for grief education. For more information and resources, see www.shapesofgrief.com.



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Workshop 13

LOSS AND GRIEF IN LATER LIFE

Date Time PresenterThursday, 7th May 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Jennifer Allen Gay RobinsonDescriptionBereavement and loss are common experiences for older adults and can have a pervasive impact on health and well-being. Therefore, supporting older adults to grieve, to reflect and adapt to challenges facing them in later life is important. This workshop will consider losses across both the lifespan and accumulative losses specific to later life. The workshop will be experiential in nature using multi-media, group work techniques and mindfulness. It will draw on the current literature and theory in loss and grief in later life. How grief is experienced across various cultures will be also explored.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• feel more comfortable and confident in engaging in conversations about grief and loss with older adults;• understand the variety of issues relating to loss and grief that are specifically of concern to older

adults – such as role, cognition, spousal and close family loss and anticipatory grief;• understand the factors that promote resilience in later life;• have an expanded toolkit for engaging with participants in this age group;• be aware of appropriate supports and resources.

Presenter ProfileJennifer Allen, is a Senior Social Worker practising in an older adult mental health service based in a Dublin teaching hospital. Jennifer has previously co-ordinated a hospital bereavement support programme, and co-facilitated numerous bereavement and carer support groups over the past decade alongside Gay Robinson. Jennifer has previously provided training to Alone volunteers on ‘Grief and Old Age’. She has also developed and co-facilitated a healthy ageing programme for older adults. Jennifer is a graduate of the MSc Bereavement Studies, Royal College of Surgeons and is currently undertaking doctoral research in University College Dublin, School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, in ‘Advance care planning with persons with dementia’ using action research. She is also a mindfulness practitioner.

Gay Robinson, is a Senior Social Worker practising in an older adult mental health service based in a Dublin teaching hospital. Gay has over twenty-five years of social work experience in child protection, medical and mental health settings in Ireland and New Zealand. She holds Diplomas in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Family Therapy and is a mindfulness practitioner. Gay appreciates the power and learning potential of group work and has co-facilitated numerous carer and bereavement support programmes over the past decade with Jennifer Allen. She also has vast experience in facilitating anxiety management and mindfulness groups.



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Workshop 14

PROLONGED GRIEF DISORDER/COMPLICATED GRIEF: WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN WE HELP?

Date Time PresenterFriday, 8th May 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Dr Susan Delaney

DescriptionProlonged Grief disorder (PGD) is a largely misunderstood disorder which effects up to 10% of bereaved people. It is characterised by serious impairment in functioning and an inability to engage satisfactorily with everyday life. PGD does not respond well to traditional therapy methods and new protocols are being developed to treat it.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• be familiar with different grief trajectories;• understand why grief becomes stuck; • learn simple strategies to facilitate grief integration.

Presenter ProfileDr Susan Delaney, is a Clinical Psychologist and mindfulness teacher. Susan teaches the Bereavement Counselling module on the MSc in Bereavement studies in The Irish Hospice Foundation.

VenueThe Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06. Fee€100 includes light lunch/tea and coffee.

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Workshop 15

HOMICIDE AND THE IMPACT ON THE FAMILY

Date Time PresenterThursday, 14th May 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Liam Neville

DescriptionThis workshop will explore the devastating effect homicide has on the family. Homicide holds no boundaries and affects all aspects of Irish Society.

For many bereaved by homicide the immediate aftermath of the death is only the beginning.

This workshop will map out the difficult road the family have to travel. This workshop will help participants understand the traumatic, complex, and prolonged nature of homicide. The workshop will be both experiential and theoretical and suitable for professionals working with adults.

A unique feature of being bereaved by homicide is that at a time of terrible tragedy, of trauma and of deep emotion, as families take in the loss of someone close to them, the Criminal Justice System starts to move into action and the family can lose a sense of control.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• gain an in-depth insight and knowledge of the homicide family;• understand traumatic grief by homicide;• identify core issues of the homicide client as it can be multi-faceted;• recognise the importance of assessment;• learn about practical approaches and supports that can enhance families cope with this tragedy;• recognise the importance of focusing on the client and less on the narrative.

Presenter ProfileLiam Neville is a qualified Psychotherapist (IACP) and Supervisor (IACP) and coordinator of the HSE Bereavement Service for Sligo/Leitrim. Liam has also undertaken an Advanced Diploma in Trauma Management and Diploma in Spirituality. He originally trained as a psychiatric nurse in the 1990’s and developed a special interest in homicide when his brother was murdered in 1992. Liam has worked with families bereaved by homicide for the past 18 years. He was involved in establishing 2 Organisations providing support and counselling for families bereaved by Homicide in 2005. He previously coordinated a national support service for families bereaved by homicide providing outreach support in the aftermath of homicide. Liam coordinated the HSE North West response to Critical Incidents in Schools, Community and Acute Hospitals from 2001 – 2007, and provided training to front line staff.

VenueThe Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06..


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Workshop 16

PAVING THE WAY FOR ADMA – Helping staff to facilitate discussions with patients about their wishes for end of life care

Date Time PresenterThursday, 28th May 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Sharon Williams

DescriptionThis workshop will look at how to prepare for the Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act 2015 (ADMA) in relation to patients/residents end of life care concerns. It will look at • Advance Care Planning (ACP) – What is it?• The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 – useful facts• Advance Healthcare Directives (AHDs) – What are these?

and how to put these in to practice. It is suitable for all healthcare staff/professionals in adult healthcare settings (Acute Hospitals/PHN/Primary Care Teams/Care Homes etc.) who work directly with patients/residents who are impacted by end of life care concerns.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will be able to:• explain the differences between Advance Care Planning (ACP) and Advance Healthcare Directives

(AHDS);• explain the key implications of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 in relation to

Advance Healthcare Directives (AHDS);• communicate effectively with people throughout the Advance Care Planning (ACP) process;• demonstrate best practice in recording a persons end of life care wishes;• advise a person about the available options around end-of-life care Advance Care Planning;• apply self-care practices to support yourself in this work.

Presenter ProfileSharon Williams is an experienced Learning and Development professional. Since joining the Irish Hospice Foundation, she has specialised in training healthcare staff in a range of communication and end-of-life care training programmes. She led the development of the Irish Hospice Foundation’s ‘Paving the Way for ADMA’ course to assist healthcare professionals to prepare for the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, 2015.



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Workshop 17

LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT IN ADDICTION

Date Time PresenterThursday, 11th June 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Marion Rackard

DescriptionBoth the process of addiction and the process of recovery from addiction can be seen as having loss and grieving as central themes. This workshop will look at the psychological dynamics common to different addictions in relation to these inevitable themes of loss and grieving, with an emphasis on how clients may be practically helped to work through their particular loss issues.

We live in constant pain and seek relief by numbing it and/or inflicting it on others:We deny our pain, and our denial ensures that we pass it on to those around us and down to our children; or

We find the courage to own the pain and develop a level of empathy and compassion for ourselves and others that allows us to spot hurt in the world in a unique way.Brene Brown – Braving the Wilderness - Sept 2017

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• identify the core elements which define all addiction dependencies or attachments;• recognise the losses experienced as the dependence deepens and progresses;• recognise the challenges family members who are living with addiction face in expressing their

emotions;

• reflect on the degree of “unattended sorrow” within the family and the importance of grieving.

“‘unattended sorrow’, even years after a loss, casts a shadow over one’s life, leading to fear, doubt, shame”. Peter Levine

Presenter ProfileMarion Rackard is an Addiction Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Supervisor who has worked for the past thirty years at a senior level in the HSE in an addiction counselling service and National Counselling Service and most recently as Project Manager of the HSE Alcohol Programme overseeing the askaboutalcohol.ie campaign.



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Workshop 18

GRIEF IN THE BODY

Date Time PresenterFriday, 12th June 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Liz Gleeson DescriptionThis workshop will take an in-depth look at how grief may manifest in the body. We will explore the physiological aspects of grief and how this may outwardly manifest.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• understand how grief can dysregulate a person emotionally, mentally and physically;• learn ways in which grief may manifest physically in an individual and what signs to listen out for;• understand strategies for helping individuals find healthy ways of resourcing themselves and

regulating their bodies in order to support themselves in the grieving process.

Presenter ProfileLiz Gleeson, is an experienced Therapist and Educator in the field of grief and loss. She offers one-to-one therapeutic support for those going through grief of any kind from her private practice in Greystones and runs a number of bereavement groups. Liz is one of a few therapists trained in Complicated Grief Therapy and offers this via skype to people in Ireland and abroad. Liz offers workshops and trainings for Pieta House staff, The Irish Hospice Foundation, IAHIP members and many others. She is a qualified Open Floor Movement Therapist, an approach that she uses to inform her practice and she has a particular interest in a body-based approach to supporting the grieving process. Qualified with a MA Dramatherapy, MSc Bereavement Studies, completing a MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2020, Liz’s approach is well grounded in the theory and practice of therapeutic support. In 2019, Liz set-up the podcast ‘Shapes of Grief’ which has found its way onto recommended resources in Universities and Colleges internationally, as an excellent resource for grief education. For more information and resources, see www.shapesofgrief.com.



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Workshop 19

HOW TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE BEREAVED –A workshop for HR Teams and Line Managers

Date Time PresenterThursday, 18th June 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Breffni McGuinness

DescriptionPeople can be impacted by grief at any time – whether through death, relationship breakup, diagnosis of an illness or perhaps suicide. How though do we deal with these experiences when we are at work? The Irish Hospice Foundation recently carried out research on what is most important for employees who are bereaved in the workplace. This workshop will look at best practice in supporting employees who are bereaved, and how to develop these skills. It will identify key elements of a Workplace Bereavement Policy and signpost resources and supports that are available.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will: • know what research tells us about what is important to employees who are bereaved;• understand different types of losses and how these can impact on employees;• develop skills to provide effective support to an employee who is bereaved;• understand the key elements of a Workplace Bereavement Policy;• identify where to find helpful resources and supports.

Presenter ProfileBreffni McGuinness is the Training Manager with The Irish Hospice Foundation (Bereavement). His special interests are in workplace bereavement, hidden losses and the use of creativity in working with people who are grieving. He has published a number of articles on bereavement and has developed resources for workplaces on bereavement policies and supporting staff who are bereaved. He is a Dramatherapist and member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT).



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Workshop 20

VIEWING TRANSGENDER IDENTITIES THROUGH AN AMBIGUOUS LOSS FRAMEWORK

Date Time PresenterFriday, 19th June 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Vanessa Lacey

DescriptionThis workshop will explore the experiences of loss and grief of Transgender people and their families in the context of gender transition. It will detail the complex contextual factors that can contribute to the losses experienced. The workshop will provide the participants with an understanding of the value we put on identities. The workshop highlights ambiguous loss as a salient component in the experiences of loss and resilience in trans people and their families.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• have a greater understanding of the experiences of trans people and their families;• distinguish how identities form an integral part of our humanity;• gain an insight into theoretical conceptual models of loss and family adjustment to gender

transition;• attain key skills to enable trans people and their families overcome potentially challenging

experiences due to gender transition.

Presenter ProfileVanessa Lacey is currently Health and Education Manager with Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI). Vanessa has a background in counselling and a B.A in Psychology. She held the position of Health and Education Manager in Transgender Equality Network Ireland for almost a decade. Vanessa developed the family support group TransParenCI; a group that currently has over 300 members. In this role she has developed numerous resilience workshops for trans people and their families. Vanessa has completed a PhD in research, the title of her study being; “Can I still say Dad?”: An Exploration of Loss and Grief Experienced by Irish Adult Transgender Women and their Families. She is a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) and the European sub-group (EPATH). Vanessa has trained over 15,000 health professionals in her time with TENI. She has worked as Social Prescribing Co-ordinator in Waterford, in which she facilitated people who may experience social isolation, to reintegrate back into society. Vanessa is also a proud parent of two wonderful sons.



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Workshop 21

MINDFULNESS, SELF-COMPASSION AND THE JOURNEY OF GRIEF

Date Time PresenterThursday, 25th June 2020 9.15am – 4.15pm Dr Susan Delaney

DescriptionThrough a combination of didactic presentation and experiential exercises this workshop will consider how mindfulness techniques can be used in bereavement.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of the workshop participants will:• be familiar with current mindfulness-based bereavement care models;• experience how mindful practices can deepen therapeutic presence and help maintain practitioner

well-being;• be aware of simple practices to use with bereaved clients.

Dr Susan Delaney, is a Clinical Psychologist and mindfulness teacher. Susan teaches the Bereavement Counselling module on the MSc in Bereavement studies in The Irish Hospice Foundation.



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BOOKING INFORMATION

ApplicationAll completed booking forms should be returned with fee or details of the address to which the invoice should be sent.

Fees€100 per workshop Fees include light lunch and tea/coffee.

A 10% discount applies if 6 or more training days are booked.

PaymentPlease make cheques/postal orders payable to the Irish Hospice Foundation and forward to Iris Murray, Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06. We also accept credit/debit card payments.

CancellationsCancellations up to 1 week prior to each workshop will be given a full refund minus an administration fee of €10. Thereafter no refunds will be made. If you are unable to attend a particular session, a substitute may attend in your place by prior arrangement.

On-Line BookingBookings can also be made on-line through our website: www.hospicefoundation.ie. Please note all bookings will be confirmed in writing. It should not be assumed that an on-line booking secures a place on a workshop until it has been confirmed by this office.

VenueAll workshops will be held in the Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 4th Floor, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06 from 9.15am – 4.15pm.

ContactIf you would like further information about these workshops or would like to be included on our mailing-list for future bereavement education and training updates please call Iris Murray on 01 679 3188 or email: [email protected].

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BOOKING FORM

FULL NAME: ________________________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

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ORGANISATION: _____________________________________________________

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EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________

DO YOU WORK IN PALLIATIVE CARE OR HOSPICE YES/NO

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: _________________________________________

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: _______________________________________________

WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS: (ü relevant box)

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Payment (Please circle the method to be used i.e. A, B or C)

A I enclose a cheque/postal order made payable to The Irish Hospice Foundation

B Invoice the following: Name and Organisation ________________________________________________

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Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

C I wish to pay by Credit/Debit Card: (circle as appropriate) Visa Mastercard Debit

I authorise the Irish Hospice Foundation to deduct €_____________________ from my account.

Credit Card No:

Expiry Date: CVV2: This is the last 3 digits printed on the reverse of your card on the signature strip.

Name of cardholder: _____________________________________________________________________________

Address: (if different from overleaf) _______________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Return completed booking forms to: Iris Murray, Irish Hospice Foundation,Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, Dublin 2, D02 YE06. Tel: 01 679 3188 Fax: 01 673 0040

Email: [email protected] Website: www.hospicefoundation.ie and www.bereaved.ie

BOOKING FORMI would like to book a place on the following workshops:- (ü relevant box)

1. Overview of Loss and Bereavement o Fee: €100 (30/1/20)2. Schools and Loss o Fee: €100 (31/1/20)3. Supporting Bereaved People o Fee: €100 (20/2/20)4. Support for the Suicide Bereaved o Fee: €100 (21/2/20)5. Loss and the Impact of Family Breakdown on Children and Adolescents o Fee: €100 (27/2/20)6. Children and Loss o Fee: €100 (19/3/20)7. Grief and Social Media o Fee: €100 (20/3/20)8. Working with Adults Facing Death o Fee: €100 (26/3/20)9. Illness and Loss: Living with the Seen and Unseen o Fee: €100 (27/3/20)10. Supporting Adolescents Through Grief and Loss o Fee: €100 (2/4/20)11. Difficult Conversations – A workshop on how to deliver bad news o Fee: €100 (3/4/20)12. Communicating in Difficult Circumstances o Fee: €100 (30/4/20)13. Loss and Grief in Later Life o Fee: €100 (7/5/20)14. Prolonged Grief Disorder/Complicated Grief: What is it and how can we help? o Fee: €100 (8/5/20)15. Homicide and the Impact on the Family o Fee: €100 (14/5/20)16. Paving the Way for ADMA (Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015) o Fee: €100 (28/5/20)17. Loss and Bereavement in Addiction o Fee: €100 (11/6/20)18. Grief in the Body o Fee: €100 (12/6/20)19. How to Support Employees who are Bereaved o Fee: €100 (18/6/20)20. Viewing Transgender Identities Through an Ambiguous Loss Framework o Fee: €100 (19/6/20)21. Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and the Journey of Grief o Fee: €100 (25/6/20)

A 10% discount applies if 6 or more training days are booked.

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Nearest car parks:

Dart stations:Pearse Station and Tara Street Station

Buses:

Luas:

LOCATION MAP


Dawson Car Park, School House Lane, Dublin 2Setanta Car Park, Frederick Lane South, Dublin 2

Information on bus services for Nassau Street can be obtained by contacting Dublin BusTel. 01 872 0000 www.dublinbus.ie

The nearest Luas stop to Nassau Street is Dawson Street (the green line) www.luas.ie

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The Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity dedicated to all matters relating to dying, death and bereavement in Ireland. The IHF promotes the hospice philosophy and supports the development of hospice care and relies on public donations to support its initiatives.

Our vision is that no one should face death or bereavement without the care and support they need. This includes support for families and loved ones, extending into bereavement.

The Bereavement Education & Resource Centre of the IHF was established in 2003. It provides education and training as well as a public and professional information service on loss and bereavement.

Bereavement Education & Resource CentreThe Irish Hospice FoundationMorrison Chambers4th Floor, 32 Nassau StreetDublin 2, D02 YE06Tel: 00 353 (0) 1 679 3188Fax: 00 353 (0) 1 673 0040www.hospicefoundation.iewww.bereaved.ie

Our current education and training programmes are:-

MSc Loss & Bereavement/MSc Loss & Bereavement (Counselling)

Annual series of Workshops on Loss and BereavementE-LearningStaff Development

Information on all our training is available on www.hospicefoundation.ie and www.bereaved.ie


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