Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 77742
29th Annual 'Because We Care' Workshop: 'Forget Me Never'
Sep 17, 2026 - 08:00 AM EDT to 03:30 PM EDT
Marie Simos
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Event Description: Grief is a deeply personal, often isolating journey. This workshop is designed to equip healthcare providers and support teams with practical tools, trauma-informed communication skills, and self-care strategies. Participants will explore ways to compassionately navigate patient loss while avoiding compassion fatigue and engage in the hands-on creation of various keepsakes.
Objectives
Demonstrate how to create tangible memories to comfort grieving families.
Recognize the impact of grief on various healthcare disciplines.
Explore ways to remember, while letting go.
Explore self-care techniques.
Describe how families experienced support after a loss.
Available Credits
Audience
This workshop will be beneficial to nurses, social workers, child-life specialists, counselors, chaplains, nursing students, residents and other care providers or interested professionals.
Speakers
Corinne Baker, RN
Charlene Hunley, RRT-NPS, RCP
Abigail Knight, RN, BSN
Rocio Leonides, CHI™-Spanish
Angel D Mitchell, RN, MSN, CPN
Danielle J Morton, RN
Maryann Riley
Ashley D Wimmer, RN
