Assessing Level of Risk with Bereaved Individuals: The Role Of Social Support

Free workshop on:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – noon
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – noon

Presenters

William G. Hoy, DMin, FT
Patti Anewalt, PhD, LPC, FT

Register by April 21, 2025.

About The Conference

Clinicians and other caregivers often report lack of confidence in their ability to effectively assess level of risk for complicated grief after a death-related loss. Research emphasizes the significance of social support as one of the most important predictors of positive adaptation after a loss. This workshop promises to develop participants’ basic skills at assessment while offering proven strategies for helping bereaved individuals discover and utilize appropriate social support.

Who Should Attend?

This conference is for, but not limited to, social workers, counselors, chaplains, clergy/pastors, therapists, long-term care or hospice and palliative care professionals, nurses, volunteers, funeral directors, after care workers, and Stephen Ministers.

Presenters

Dr. William G. (Bill) Hoy

Dr. William G. (Bill) Hoy was Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University in Waco, Texas from 2012-2024. A popular speaker for groups of caregiving professionals across North America, Dr. Hoy has authored more than 200 journal articles, published papers, book chapters, and seven books.

Dr. Patti Anewalt

Dr. Patti Anewalt developed the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, a program of Hospice & Community Care. The Pathways Center supports nearly 8,500 bereaved adults, children and teens each year. The focus of Dr. Anewalt’s clinical practice, writing and teaching is on issues related to end of life, grief, compassion fatigue and crisis response, presenting at the national, state and local levels.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Identify key components to assess risk of complex grief.
• Describe how adaptation to loss is facilitated by strong social support.
• Assess and address potential failures in the social support system.
• Utilize a proven model for developing bereavement support groups.

Conference Agenda

8:00 a.m. – Breakfast & Registration
8:30 a.m.

• Constellation of complexity in grief
• What makes a good assessment
• Common sources of social support
• Challenges to social support
• Helpful role of support group

11:45 a.m. – Closing Remarks

Costs And Registration

Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory is sponsoring this unique educational conference free of charge.

Registration deadline is April 21, 2025. Register early; space is limited.

Additional Information

Conference includes:

• Continental breakfast
• Lecture and conference materials
• Continuing Education Credits (3 hours)
  • Choices Healthcare is an approved provider of continuing Funeral Director’s education by the State Board of Funeral Directors.
  • This activity has been approved for 3.0 SW, LPC and LMFT CEUs by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family therapist & Professional Counselors. Full attendance is required. No partial credit is available.

Questions?

Contact Daliah Ferko at 717-464-4600.
daliah@snyderfuneralhome.com