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

Event price: By donation

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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 end of life clients and clients with anticipatory grief. She will discuss how this model has helped her manage strong countertransference responses when working with in this area. Finally we will reflect on what dying can teach us about living and the importance of legacy. 

This is an experiential workshop with plenty of personal reflection exercises. There will be opportunity for discussion on these reflections or you can share in the chat box. (Or not at all if you prefer). Slides and a resources list will be available after the workshop.