Seminars
Don't Flush the Goldfish
Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer
Course Description
Sometimes, sadness, fear, illness and loss enter a child's life. Using children's literature as a springboard for conversations will give kids the chance to express their feelings, tell their own stories, and deal with difficult issues. Bobby's Books, a program affiliated with Midwest Center for Home, Hospice & Palliative Care Education, offers educational seminars, bibliographies, hands-on activities, lesson plans and other resources to educate adults and enhance a child's coping abilities. This session will prepare participants to present this entire model program including "Don't Flush the Goldfish," in their own communities and organizations. It is our intention to invite trainers to consider being "ambassadors" for this project in their regions as requests for Bobby's Books education arise. Participants will receive all the resources they will need to ensure success in promoting and implementing this program. (Books not included in resources provided.)
Who should Attend?
Social Workers, Counselors, Teachers, School Nurses, Pediatric Nurses, Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses, School Counselors and others who have an interest in helping children. Continuing education credits are available. The workshop has been approved for 3.0 contact /clock hours for nurses, social workers, counselors and funeral directors.
Cost
$150 OHPCO Members $200 Non-members
Course Objectives
- Describe common characteristics/hallmarks of children's grief and mourning.
- Identify children's literature relating to coping mechanisms of change, loss and grief.
- Describe use of hands on activities/lesson plans relating to identified children's literature.
- Discuss benefits and models of implementation of Bobby's Books.
Criteria for Successful Completion
- Attending the entire session and remitting an evaluation form.
