Lakeport >> Supporting individuals who are mourning the loss of a loved one can be challenging, especially in Lake County where so many complicated deaths occur. A deeper understanding of grief and enhanced skills may help in reaching out and comforting those that are grieving.
Hospice Services of Lake County is offering a workshop for community members that desire to be more knowledgeable and skillful in their relationships with those who are mourning. This workshop is designed to meet the variety of needs in our community and is recommended for caregivers, counselors, human service professionals, volunteers and anyone else interested.
The workshop is divided into four consecutive Saturday sessions, starting Feb. 20. Subsequent sessions will be held on Feb. 27, March 5, and March 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bereavement Center on the Hospice Campus, located at 1862 Parallel Drive in Lakeport. There is a $25 material fee to cover resources, tools and materials included in the training. Participants will receive a variety of printed materials and a DVD. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.
Sessions will be facilitated by Linda Laing, LMFT. She will lead participants through topics using a bereavement support group model including guided discussions, use of DVDs, and instruction. “Discussions involving our collective experiences with death and dying will enrich the learning environment as we journey through this group process together” stated Laing.
Laing is the Director of Bereavement Services for Hospice Services of Lake County. She holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. She is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, and Registered Art Therapist. Laing earned a certification in Death & Grief Studies under the supervision of Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt at the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado.
For information and to register, call 263-6222 or email llaing@lakecountyhospice.org. Space is limited.
