Study Days : Working with Children Who Are Dealing with Illness and Death in the Family Context

Date:	Friday 19 February 2010
Time:	9.30am - 4.00pm
Venue:	Northern Ireland Hospice
Aims:	This course should be of interest to social workers, allied health professionals and nursing staff. The day will focus on bereavement theories, the child’s understanding of death, working with children pre-bereavement and case studies.
Content:	Working with families at the pre-bereavement stage Opening difficult conversations with parents in relation to their children Direct work with children, including an experiential workshop Children’s understanding of death Bereavement theories Information on resources Caring for ourselves *Participants are welcome to bring case studies for discussion*
Assessment:	Lorraine Graham, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Northern Ireland Hospice
Cost:	£90 £70 (EB)

Early Bird Rate
An ‘Early Bird’ (EB) rate will apply to bookings received 4 weeks prior to the course date.
*applies to Master Classes and Study Days

HOW TO APPLY
Contact - Education Administrator, Education Department
028 90781836
education@nihospice.org

Hospice Care Northern Ireland