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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

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Grief support service lines can be an important pathway for hospices to reach communities outside of their patient populations. Its also] offering the providers grief support as well, and knowing theres an opportunity and space for them in that collaboration. Grief does not happen in a vacuum, Rhiannon said.

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Hospice of Davidson County Launches New Children’s Grief Camp

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North Carolina-based Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will soon unveil a summer grief camp for bereaved children and teens. Dubbed Camp Comfort, the new grief program launches this Thursday for children in 1st through 5th grade. It’s a setting with a sole purpose of learning about grief and the support resources available to them.”

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Anatomy of Hospice Grief Camps for Children

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Training staff and volunteers to provide developmentally-appropriate grief support is among the key parts of operating summer camp programs for children and adolescents suffering a recent loss. Majority of the children who attend the grief program have lost a parent or guardian due to a chronic illness, according to Drescher.

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Dispelling Hospice Misconceptions

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Social workers have an increasingly important role to play in breaking down barriers among underserved populations, including misconceptions about hospice that can deter or dampen utilization. Social workers are advocates for patient-centered care,” Bleiberg told Hospice News.

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Hospices Partner with After-Loss Services to Bolster Grief Support

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Bereaved families often face tremendous challenges fielding a barrage of tasks following a loved ones’ death, according to Grant Marylander, grief counselor at Trail Winds Hospice, which provides adult and pediatric hospice and palliative care. Hathaway’s challenges inspired the launch of PALS’ after-loss services in 2021.

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Federal Legislation Would Create National Strategy on Grief

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introduced legislation this morning to create a National Strategy on Grief and establish grants to fund trauma-informed care for the bereaved. Establishing a National Grief Strategy will help people move forward with the help of skilled professionals creating a culture of awareness and support. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.)

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Hospices Leverage School-Based Partnerships to Strengthen Bereavement Care

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Some hospices have increasingly recognized the value of collaborating with local educators when it comes to improving community grief support for bereaved children and their families. This involves having educators weigh in the common challenges that kids experience along their grief journeys. “We The groups were a huge hit.