Topic: Module 4: Emotional/Psychological Issues and Support

Date:  Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Time:  6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Online with Zoom

Facilitator:  Betty George, Program Coordinator, AHPCA

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the emotional needs, losses, fears and hopes of the dying person and the family
2. Explore personal attitudes and feelings about death
3. Develop the skills to provide support for the dying person and family as they cope with emotional issues

Competencies:

– Describe the emotional/psychological issues and needs of someone who is dying and their family
– Describe how the palliative care team will provide emotional support during the dying process
– Describe the role and limits of the volunteer in providing emotional support
– Describe their own concept of “dying well” and how this may influence their work as a volunteer
– Demonstrate the ability to provide emotional support