2010/2011 Seminar Schedule

Training Seminar Descriptions

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Pet Loss Companioning Certification Program

2010

2011	February 7 - 10;

This learning retreat explores a variety of sub-topics related to pet loss. The multitude of content area is appropriate for anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge and skills surrounding this important topic.

This seminar will provide you the information you need to create a path of hope and healing for the families you serve in your helping role. Topics will include, but not be limited to the following:

Six central needs of mourning.
Dimensions of response to pet loss.
Application of the "companioning" philosophy of caregiving.
The special need of children.
The development of pet loss support groups.

This retreat is co-taught by Dr. Wolfelt, author of the book When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing (Day One Facilitator) and Coleen Ellis, Founder of Pet Angel Memorial Center and Two Hearts Pet Loss Center (Day Two, Three, and Four Facilitator). Plan now to come join us for this inspiring learning retreat on the sacred grounds of the Center for Loss and Life Transition.

Training Seminars Offered at the Center for Loss:

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Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Grief

Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Death, Grief and Mourning

Understanding and Responding to Complicated Mourning

Counseling Skills Fundamentals

Living with Meaning and Purpose in Your Life

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Support Group Facilitator Training

Exploring the Eleven Tenets of Companioning the Bereaved

Companioning the Dying (with Greg Yoder)

Funeral Service Enrichment Experience

Exploring the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief

Pet Loss Companioning Certification Program