Bereavement Volunteer Training Part 2: Suicide Intervention, Screening Calls & Complex Situations

Bereavement Volunteer Managers

On-Demand Webinar

StreamedOct 15, 2024Duration90 minutes

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Take-away toolkit
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This two-part program is designed directly for volunteers who are focused on bereavement; it is not a train-the-trainer training.

Part 2 of this two-part program will delve into handling suicide intervention, screening calls, and complex situations. Join us to learn about avoiding common errors and the volunteer's role in handling these kinds of delicate situations calmly and with sensitivity.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

Define suicidal ideation
List 10 common errors to avoid when a person is suicidal or making requests for a hastened death
Understand the role of the volunteer in conducting bereavement screening calls
Demonstrate two methods to use when the conversation moves outside the volunteer’s role
Apply skills/interventions to common situation examples

WEBINAR DETAILS

The Bereavement Volunteer Training program is designed for volunteers who have completed an initial hospice volunteer training course. Part 2 of this two-part series will address the role of the bereavement volunteer when thoughts of suicide are present and explain how to conduct screening and check-in calls. It will also explore volunteer-specific interventions when common complex situations occur in the bereavement setting, including the importance of setting and maintaining personal and professional boundaries.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

Hospice
Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This informative session is designed for volunteers and volunteer managers.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Guide on how to conduct check-in phone calls
Sample check-in call scripts volunteers can use
Sample policy/procedure for a volunteer’s role in suicide intervention
List of common errors related to addressing thoughts of suicide
Handout with additional lecture notes
List of references, bibliography, and additional learning opportunities
Training log
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided, however there are no pre-approved CEs associated with this webinar

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

TESTIMONIALS

"Gary is always a fantastic speaker! He engages with the audience in a professional yet personal manner. I learned so many important insights and skills. It was very interesting and well done."

- Suzanne, InHouse Hospice LLC