Exploring and Expressing Grief 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 Cost: $20 Lunch is included Brochure download  Kathryn Weil Center for Education 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400(765) 449-5133kwce@ssfhs.orgStreet Map

Fourth annual conference for those experiencing grief and bereavement professionals Presented by St. Elizabeth Hospice

St. Elizabeth Hospice will present “Exploring and Expressing Grief ” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register for the conference, please download the registration brochure. You may also register by calling the center at (765) 449-5133.

Schuedule of Events
8 – 9 a.m.: Registration and continental breakfast

9 – 10:15 a.m.: Keynote presentation: "Grief and the Holidays" by Melissa Nelson.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.: Discussion groups

• Orphaned Adults – Nobody’s Child Anymore: For those adults who experienced the death of their parents. –Rev. Denny Frank, minister of Christian education, certificate from Center of Loss & Life, Colorado State.
• After You’ve Lost Your Spouse
  –Janet VanBuskirk, R.N., and Melissa Nelson, R.N., MSW.
• When Your Child Dies
  –Marcy Wastl, BSIM Purdue University. Marcy has two children, Kurt, 24, and Lauren who died 10 years ago at the age of 16. She is the chapter leader of The Compassionate Friends and has presented workshops at national conventions.
• Understanding Grief: What is Normal Grief?
  –Bev Hardesty, director of Hippensteel Grief Center.
• Supporting the Grieving Child
  –Cyndy Yoder, Hippensteel Funeral Service. Cyndy has worked with grieving families since 1996 and is the founding director of Trails of Hope Camp for Grieving Children. She received her certification in death studies with Dr. Alan Wolfelt at the Center for Loss, Ft. Collins, Colo
• Sharing Spiritual Stories – Sharing and Learning How Faith Experiences Can Strengthen Us in Death and Grief.
  –Nancy S. Eberhard, M. Div. bereavement coordinator at St. Elizabeth Hospice, Disciples of Christ minister.

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Buffet lunch

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.: Activity groups
A chance for expression of life and grief through art and craft.

• Writing: Learn easy, nurturing ways to pour out your feelings, tap your memories and create a treasury of your stories – all while experiencing writing as an avenue for healing and creative self-expression. No writing experience needed, just a willingness to let your story unfold.
  –Kathy Mayer, owner of Kathy Mayer Writing.
• Collage: Art expression for people who are not necessarily artistic. Simple methods to express grief or create a memory of a loved one. Supplies will be provided or you may bring a picture or piece of fabric or other matierals.
  –Christina Ruggiero, artist, BFA from Ball State University.
• Music and Grief – Experiencing in Listening.
  –Sharon Boyle, M.M., MT-BC, associate professor of music therapy and coordinator of the undergraduate music therapy program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

1:30 – 2 p.m. Closing