Working within a Hospice - What families value from staff when a parent or child dies

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Aim

To enable participants to recognise what is important in communicating with families and children both before and after death, to enhance the end of life care they provide and to gain support for themselves

Learning outcomes

to gain insight into the needs and perspective of families
to recognise and acknowledge existing skills
to explore the needs of the dying child from the child's perspective
to explore the needs of siblings
to gain a deeper understanding of loss, grief and bereavement
to relate theories of loss to our own and others' experiences
to explore the value of working within clear boundaries
to identify the importance of communication and listening skills
to explore self-awareness and identify specific ways in which to support ourselves
to gain information about the Child Bereavement Charity, other similar support organisations and resources available