Getting to Know Grief: Beyond the 5 Stages [F-25-20]

Grief is an experience in which foundational knowledge is particularly beneficial. Knowing what is normal or what to expect helps empower grievers to embrace a grief process which works for them. It also makes it easier to know how to support friends and family who are grieving.

Kate Favaro, C.T. , a native Adirondacker and graduate of SUNY Potsdam, has worked for Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley for four years. Normalizing conversations about end-of-life planning, death, dying, and grief has become an unforeseen passion of hers. When not doing this work or supporting individual grievers she can be found by the lake with her golden retriever and a good book or adding stamps to her well-worn passport.

Special Instructions:

Come prepared to participate! Kate will provide the foundational, theoretical knowledge but believes the true learning comes from connections formed through conversation. If you have something special you wear (jewelry, sweater, socks, tie pin, etc.) because it reminds you of someone who has died, be sure to wear it.

The date for this class is incorrect in the SOAR course booklet. The correct date is September 18, not October 1.

Cap: 24