Hospice of Arizona and American Hospice Foundation

“Exploring the Dimensions of Adult Grief: The Caregiver’s Role”

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Join us for “Exploring the Dimensions of Adult Grief: The Caregiver’s Role” by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.,  an internationally noted author, teacher and grief counselor who serves as Director of The Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, CO. This workshop will help members of the caregiving community take an in-depth look at the dimensions of adult grief and the “helping role”. Dr. Wolfelt will explore a model of grief care anchored in “Companioning” versus “Treating” the mourner. This model recognizes grief as a normal, necessary process that is fundamentally a journey of the heart and soul.

The $40.00 registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch buffet and handout materials.

Prepaid Registration deadline is Monday, January 23, 2012.
Conference location: The Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

For more information please contact Judy Peters, Bereavement Coordinator Hospice of Arizona 602-589-2137 or Michelle Shoffner, Bereavement Assistant Hospice of Arizona 602-589-2192.

Exploring the Dimensions of Adult Grief: The Caregiver’s Role

Hospice of Arizona and American Hospice Foundation would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm to experience “Exploring the Dimensions of Adult Grief: The Caregiver’s Role” by Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. Dr. Wolfelt is an internationally noted author, teacher and grief counselor who serves as Director of The Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, CO. This workshop will help members of the caregiving community take an in-depth look at the dimensions of adult grief and the “helping role”. Dr. Wolfelt will explore a model of grief care anchored in “Companioning” versus “Treating” the mourner. This model recognizes grief as a normal, necessary process that is fundamentally a journey of the heart and soul. The $40.00 registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch buffet and handout materials. Prepaid Registration deadline is Monday, January 23, 2012. Conference location: The Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

For more information please contact Judy Peters, Bereavement Coordinator Hospice of Arizona 602-589-2137 or Michelle Shoffner, Bereavement Assistant Hospice of Arizona 602-589-2192.

Say it Right the First Time: Breaking Bad News to Patients and Families

Presented by Cameron Svendsen, MSW, LCSW, director of education and advocacy for American Hospice and Hospice of Arizona

Date: February 16, 2012 Time: 5:30 p.m.

Say it Right the First Time: Breaking Bad News to Patients and Families. This informative one-hour program is presented by Cameron Svendsen, MSW, LCSW, director of education and advocacy for American Hospice and Hospice of Arizona. Svendsen has worked in the field of geriatrics for twenty years. Experience includes hospice and ten years as a medical social worker and ethics facilitator at Boswell Memorial Hospital. The presentation will be held at Maggianos Italian Restaurant, 16405 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1578. Reservations required. To RSVP, please contact Cameron Svendsen at 602-678-1313.

6-Hour Clinical Supervision Education Training
 
What:       BBHE required refresher course for clinical supervision for BBHE licensed Social Workers, Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.  6 CEUs.
 
When:     2-17-12 From 9 am to 4 pm, Registration begins at 8:30
 
Where:   The Grace Inn ( 10831 S. 51st St. Phoenix, Arizona 85044)
 
Who:       Presented by Kimberly Bailey, MS, LMFT, Vicki Loyer-Carlson PH.D., LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and Alan Asher, MC, LMFT, LPC,
 
Price:      Early Bird $135 through February 10th, and $150 thereafter and $160 at the door space permitting.
 
ETC:        Beverages, breaks, and a light lunch are included.
 
Register on Line at:     AZAMFT.COM.   If you have questions contact Alan Asher at aalmft@cox.net

The 13th Annual Southwest Nephrology Conference

Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale

Friday 2/17/2012 and Saturday 2/18/2012

The conference theme this year is the triple threat: kidney failure with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Social workers can attend courses that address changing the paradigm of care from illness to wellness, renal care in Mexico, renal palliative care, hard-to-reach populations, diabetic kidney disease in American Indians, psychosocial evaluation in dialysis and transplant settings, patient-centered medicine and the development of collaborative practice, cross-culturally appropriate chronic disease self-management, and resilience in difficult times for health care professionals and the people we serve. For more information, call (602) 840-1644 or go to www.swnc.org

The School Social Work Association of Arizona’s Annual Conference

“Exploring Solutions to Strengthen Students and Families” on Friday, February 24, 2012

at the Hilton Phoenix Chandler (202 and 101) from 7:45 -4:45. Earn seven hours of CE credit. The keynote is Dr. Armando Pina of ASU Psychology Dept. on “ Building Child and Adolescent Anxiety Resilience in School Settings” and then choose from nine workshop offerings. See schedule at SSWAAZ.org and click on 2012 Conference for registration, schedule, and workshop descriptions. 

Arizona Association for Play Therapy - 17th Annual Conference
Using Play Therapy to Meet the Needs of Children & Adolescents Impacted by Child Maltreatment
Feb. 24 and 25, 2012
FEATURED SPEAKER: Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LISW, LCSW, RPT-S Location: The Beatitudes Campus, 1610 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Visit www.azapt.org for more information or to register.

Healing With Horsepower: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for Trauma Resolution
 
Friday, February 24-Saturday, February 25, 2012

Phoenix, Arizona





$325.00 - early registration and other discounts available
 
Facilitators - Shannon K. Spellman, MSW, LCSW, LISAC, LMFT
                & Faith Knutson, M.A.
Sponsored by Veritas Counseling Center, LLC
 
CEU's -
Workshop is approved by the National Association of Social Workers
(NASW) Provider # 886589173-9774 for 16 clinical social work
continuing education contact hours and also approved for 16 CEU's by the
National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors
(NAADAC) Provider Approval # 838
 
Pre-registration required.
Call 602-863-3939 or download a brochure at
www.veritascounselingcenter.com