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Four Faith Perspectives in Bereavement: Understanding and Supporting the Bereaved and Yourself

Friday, October 18, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm This is a past event. Bo's Place

3.0 CEU’s eligible for cultural competency credit

Summary:
This opportunity for cultural competency CE’s is presented by Bo’s Place in collaboration with The Institute for Spirituality and Health. Faith is often an important part of a person’s grief journey and Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the nation. This in-person, three-hour training will feature a speaker panel representing the faith traditions of Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Attendees will be provided with an overview of each faith tradition’s beliefs regarding death and dying, tips on offering culturally appropriate support for bereaved members of these faith traditions, and self-care tools for those supporting the bereaved.

Speakers:

  • Leah Adams Pruitt
  • Aproteem Choudhury
  • Ginger Clarkson
  • Rabbi Barry Cohen
  • Dr. Lavannya Raman Pandit
  • Alison M. Smith, LCSW
  • Shahine Tavakoli, LPC, LMFT

Light breakfast will be provided.

Cost:
$50 with 3.0 CEU’s
$30 without continuing education
$15 student rate

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Questions:
Please contact Alison Smith at alison@bosplace.org or 713-942-8339.
All refund requests must be emailed to alison@bosplace.org at least 48 hours before the event.

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