This course comes within a place of mindful caregiving and culture of being present, kind, and real. Each of the four hourly sessions will be led by an expert on the different aspects of end-of-life preparation and palliative/hospice care. The course will use a lecture format with ample time for discussion and questions. Topics will include: 1) stages of dying and the process individuals and families go through; 2) use of facility care and tour of Celia’s House; 3) the role of spiritual care and self-care; and 4) bereavement support and the value of recognizing grief. This course is open to any student who wishes to gain an important understanding in preparing for this phase of life. This is the second of two courses on the subject of end-of-life care. One does not have to take the first course to enroll in this course.
NOTE: Students will receive resource information from the course. Students should be open to sharing their experiences, concerns, and worries about the subject.
NOTE: Two sections of this course are being offered at the same day/time as a hybrid: one on Zoom and one in-person. Please register for and attend either the online or in-person section.