With the End in Mind, Working with the End of Life Client Workshop

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Death is inevitable for us all yet we rarely talk about this. Working in a palliative care environment such as a hospice is a niche area and not for everyone, but facing a life limiting illness happens in any environment. 

What if an existing client came to you having been diagnosed with a terminal illness? How would you feel? How would your relationship be affected by their diagnosis? In this workshop, we will discuss the taboo nature of talking about death, the language we use and why it's such an important topic to talk about. 

We will spend some time reflecting on our feelings about death and how this may impact the therapeutic relationship. We will then focus on working with the end of life client and what needs to be considered. The presenter will explain a model she has created for working with…