Catholic Cemeteries - DRVC

SPECIFIC LOSS

1. Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss (Session I) Dale Camhi, Metro-NY Reg. Director American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Strategies and resources for coping with suicide loss. All survivors of suicide and group facilitators are invited.

2. Healing from Trauma and Sudden Death Loss (Session I) Bernadette Cioch, Former Dir. Suffolk County Critical Incident Stress Mgmt. Team. “Embracing the Wounds” author. Interactive presentation about the need for healing from trauma and loss. Includes prayer, presentation, discussion and handouts to explore this much needed topic.

3. Re-defining Yourself After Losing A Spouse (Session I) Anne Chapman Kane, Ph.D, Clinical psychologist; works with the dying and bereaved. Published and lectures internationally on death, loss, illness and mind-body medicine. Workshop for widows and widowers. Addressees the challen- ges involved with reconnecting yourself and the world after losing a spouse.

4. Parental Grief: Dispelling the Myths (Session I) Rosemary Mahan, RN, CPNP, CPON, Director of “Living In Love” a pediatric palliative care bereavement program. This workshop will address the needs of bereaved parents who have lost a child to cancer through direct research and experience. All bereaved parents and those working with bereaved parents will find this workshop helpful.

5. Do You Grieve When Your Children's Father Dies? (Session II) Clarice Spica Curry L.C.S.W., Bereavement Coord. Good Shepherd Hospice, Nassau Adjunct Prof. St. John’s Univ., workshop presenter, facilitator trainer, private practice. Will Explore positive coping skills, the dynamics of the grief process and dynamics of complicated grief. For divorced, separated and newly bereaved women.

6. The Depth of A Parent’s Grief (Session II) Patricia Jones, B.A. Early Childhood, B.S. Family Development, M.S. Death & Dying. Private practice specializing in bereavement. Will focus on the many levels of grief parents experience when losing a child of any age. Guided mediation and ritual will be used. Parents please bring a picture of your child.

7. Healing After the Death of A Loved One from Suicide (Session II) Edward Paley, LCSW-R, ACSW Will discuss the unique characteristics of grief following suicide and how to begin the healing process.

8. Am I Going Crazy? (Session II & III) Diana Roscigno, LPN, Chapter Leader, Bereaved Parents of the USA, LI. Explores many of the confusing thoughts and emotions bereaved parents face as they discover their “New Normal”. Offers hope, practical strategies and coping tools.

9. Grieving the Loss of A Friend (Session II) Kathy Ryan, MA Theology, Certificate in Bereave-ment Counseling, 20 years experience bereavement facilitating and counseling. Very often when we lose a close friend our grief is ignored. In this workshop we will explore how to give time and expression to this loss.

10. The Grief of Children: A Journey Towards Healing (Session II, III) Susan Thomas LCSW-R, CT, Dir. Bereavement Services Center for HOPE, Cohen’s Children Medical Ctr, New Hyde Park, Certified thanatologist. Explore the unique ways in which children grieve focusing on the tasks of grief, developmental factors and strategies for coping. Designed for professionals and parents.

11. The Power of Play: Using Games and Activities to Help Grieving Children (Session III) Marianne Esolen, L.C.S.W. Lic. social worker: private counseling, consulting practice in areas of illness, grief and crisis. Children grieve and grow in their own way with research documenting the healing power of physical play, movement and creative games. Workshop is an introduction to games and activities that help children to de-stress and heal.

12. The Loss of A Parent (Session III) Jane Malone, Ph.D, LCSW, Bereavement Coor. for Good Shepherd Hospice. Will provide resources and supportive discussion in dealing with life changes after a parent’s death.

SPIRITUALITY & SUPPORT FOR ALL LOSSES

13. Put on the Garment of Care, Comfort and Compassion (Session I) Sr. Ave Clark, O.P., M.A., M.S. M.P.S. Author, lecturer, Coordinator of Heart to Ministry. Giving and receiving… hope, healing and acceptance; and above all love–put on these garments together to experience comfort. For persons who have experienced a tragic, sudden or deep loss and for all in bereavement support ministry.

14. Feel It, See It, Say It (Session I) Lori Marabella, ATR-BC, LCAT, Licensed NYS Creative Art Thera-pist, Board Certified Art Therapist. Using the creative process you will be able to see what you feel enabling you to put words to feelings; enabling healing to occur. All ages. No artistic ability needed.

15. Spirituality & Loss: Finding Meaning In Suffering (Session I, III) Marilyn Martone, Ph.D, Ethicist, Research Fellow, Prof. St. John’s Univ., and “Over the Waterfall” author. Will examine some theological and pastoral resources available when one’s world is ripped apart by suffering and loss. For all who have suffered a loss.

16. The Promise of Shalom: What Disability Tells Us About Life After Death (Session I) Mary Anne Russo M.A. Theology, Assoc. Director Ministry with Persons With Special Needs. The Old and New Testament present a God who promises shalom–healing and wholeness. Will explore the relation of Scripture to disability and the promise of eternal life. For all ministers to the bereaved and the bereaved.

17. Blessed Are You: Healing in Times of Grief and Loss (Session II, III) Christopher Catalano, B.A. Theology, M.A. Music Composition. A special session of prayer, reflection and original music. Intended for all who grieve especially for those with recent loss and younger spouses

18. Estate Planning After the Loss of a Loved One (Session II, III)Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq. Elder Law, Trust and Estates, Estate Planning and Estate Admin. Member of the Natl Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, founding member of Caring Families Funds, Inc. Adjunct prof. C.W. Post. Will focus on estate law planning that is needed after the loss of a loved one. Helpful resources provided.

19. From Surviving to Thriving: Stress Management Tools for Everyone (Session II) Marianne Esolen, LCSW Social worker in private practice specializing in illness, grief and crisis. There is no life stress greater than dealing with the loss of a loved one. Workshop focuses on daily lifestyle choices and concrete tips for promoting physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. For the bereaved and professionals.

20. Secondary Trauma: Helping the Helpers (Session II) Jane Malone, Ph.D, LCSW, Bereavement Coordinator for Good Shepherd Hospice. Workshop is especially designed for all who cope with the pain and suffering of others on a daily basis: bereavement counselors, facilitators, medical personnel, funeral home staff, caregivers.

21. Deep Peace: Meditations on the Journey Inward and Outward (Session II, III) Diana Monks, LMSW, Ordained Interfaith Minister. A gentle conversation and experiential meditation to facilitate peace and healing for the bereaved.

22. Praying Our Goodbyes–A Spirituality of Change (Session II, III) Suzanne Richards, M.A. Religious Ed., Director Parish Faith Formation. Using Joyce Rupp’s book, “Praying Our Goodbyes” we will apply this understanding of loss and change in our lives. You need not buy the book or have read the book to attend. For anyone who is experiencing change or loss, bereavement facilitators and ministers of Consolation.

GENERAL LOSS

23. Using Mindfulness to Ride the Waves of Loss and Change (Session I) Bobbie Comforto, LCSW Bereavement & trauma specialist in private practice, consultant, hospice work, Director of Bereavement WTC Family Program. Learn how to use mindful awareness as a tool to navigate the strong emotions that arise from loss, trauma and change.

24. Dynamics of Unfinished Business (Session I) Clarice Spica Curry, LCSW – Bereavement Coor. Good Shepherd Hospice, Nassau Adjunct Professor St. John’s Univ., workshop presenter, facilitator trainer and in private practice. Will examine the grief process and complicated issues including adult children grieving a divorced parent.

25. The Language of Grief (Session I) Kathy Ryan, M.A. Theology, Certificate in Bereavement Counse-ling, 20 years experience in bereavement facilitating and counseling. Language is a bridge to understanding the grief process. Participants will share as well as learn different words and metaphors to express grief. Designed for those during their first year of grief.

26. Assisting Your Grieving Family (Session I) Lou Sabatini, Ph.D Counseling Psychology, Coor. of Bereavement Center at St. Brigid’s Parish. Will provide helpful strategies for parents in supporting their family through the death of a loved one.

27. Crisis As Opportunity (Session II) Bobbie Comforto, LCSW and Anne Chapman Kane Ph.D. Two experts working in the bereavement field team up to present a workshop which explores ways in which the bereaved can find strength and meaning in times of loss, using strategies and experience. All who have suffered a loss are invited.

28. I’m So Angry (Session II) Marjorie Demshock, MS, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC, Bereavement Spec-ialist, Adjunct Professor LIU and SUNY. Will focus on dealing effectively with the anger we feel at those we hold responsible for our loved one’s death, the people we love who don’t seem to understand what we are going through, ourselves, our deceased loved one and even God.

29. Guilt–Resolving Unfinished Business (Session II, III) Carol Rubano, Director of Living Waters Counseling Center, Clinical Social Worker, ASA Counselor. After the death of a loved one sometimes a survivor wished they shoulda, coulda done more or perhaps never resolved an issue. This workshop is designed to bring release to the survivor.

30. I Will Not Say Goodbye (Session III) Patricia Jones, B.A. Early Childhood, B.S. Family Development, M.S. Death & Dying. Private practice specializing in bereavement. Designed to encourage the spiritual relationship we have with our loved ones and rituals designed to honor the path to grief.

31. It’s Been a Year Now and I’m Worse Now (Session III) Margaret Peterson, RN, Mental Health Counselor bereavement and loss issues, Oncology and Critical Care background. For the newly bereaved who find themselves struggling more now than they did during the first year after the death. Facilitators are welcome.

FOR PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS & CAREGIVERS

32. Understanding the Church’s Teaching on Cremation (Session I) Christopher Ferraro, M.A. Theology/Pastoral Studies. For Ministers of Consolation, funeral directors or anyone interested in learning more about this teaching.

33. Creative Ways for Facilitating Your Group (Session I) Kathryn Monaco–Douglas, Conference pre-senter and parish bereavement facilitator. Intended for facilitators (or those interested in becoming one) for young widows/widowers groups. Helpful strategies to help your group bond and grow will be explored.

34. Skills Needed to Facilitate a Bereavement Support Group (Session I) Edward Paley, LCSW-R, ACSW. Will provide an overview of the skills that are needed for both time limited and ongoing groups.

35. Healing Hearts After Homicide and/or Sudden Death (Session II, III)Donna Kukura, MA Clinical Coun-seling, National Workshop Confer-ence Presenter. Strategies on what to do when working with those who have lost a child or sibling to sudden death or homicide. Time will be allotted for interaction and questions. For all bereavement group facilitators and professionals.

36. We All Grieve Differently (Session II) Margaret Peterson, RN, Mental Health Counselor bereave-ment and loss issues, Oncology and Critical Care background. Will help facilitators understand the types of grief found in support groups such as anticipatory, disenfranchised, ambiguous or traumatic grief and to learn the most effective strategies for each situation.

37. Understanding the Catholic Funeral Rites and Liturgy (Session II) Mary Alice Piil, CSJ, Ph.D, Director of Office of Faith Formation. Will provide participants with an understanding of the sacred meaning of the Catholic funeral rites which is an integral part of the grieving process. For funeral directors and ministers.

38. Facilitating Mixed Support Groups (Session II) Lou Sabatini, Ph.D Counseling Psychology, Coor-dinator of Bereavement Center at St. Brigid’s Parish. Workshop is meant to assist bereavement facilitators who lead groups that combine widows/widowers, parents who have lost a child and individuals who have lost a sibling or parents learn strategies to form a cohesive group.

39. Inspiration for Hope: the Bereavement Facilitator as a Beacon of Hope (Session II, III) Allen W. Siegel, SFO, M.A., RN Catholic/Interfaith Chaplain at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside. Member of National Association of Catholic Chaplains & Professional Chaplains, Hospital and Palliative Nurses Association, National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved. Will exploree the role of the person providing bereavement support as a source of inspiration for hope. For all providing support and consolation to a person experiencing grief and loss.

40. Now That We Have Gotten Together, What Am I Supposed to Do With this Group? (Session III) Marjorie Demshock, MS, LMHC, CCMHC, NCC, Bereavement Specialist, Adjunct Prof. LIU and SUNY. Will explore group dynamics, building a cohesive support group, processing issues that arise in groups and group leadership skills especially as they relate to dealing with challenging group members.