Join Us for the 3rd Annual Gilchrist Social Work Training Institute

We are thrilled to invite our healthcare community to the 3rd Annual Gilchrist Social Work Training Institute! Designed for social workers and care professionals, this year’s institute promises an engaging and impactful experience with a stellar lineup of expert-led training.

Our mission is to advance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the field, equipping them to provide the highest quality care. This year’s sessions will focus on some of the most pressing and relevant topics in hospice, palliative care, and grief counseling.

Featured Presenters & Highlights

This year’s program includes sessions led by industry leaders:

• John Cagle, PhD, Professor at the University of Maryland, presenting “Beyond the Pill: Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Promoting Effective Pain Management”
• Gilchrist’s own Grief and Loss Counselors, delivering “Becoming Informed: Foundations of Grief Education”

Here’s what past participants had to say:

• “Very informative; provoked new professional ideas and so many growth opportunities.”
• “Such a needed training! I really enjoyed it. Very insightful, and I plan to institute some changes to my current practice as a result of this training.”

Why Attend?

“As a leader in the hospice industry in the region, our company is dedicated to excellence in care. Our training institute follows suit, providing top-tier continuing education for social workers and care professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact.” – Rachel Weitzner, Associate Director of Social Services

This is your chance to:

• Learn from leading experts.
• Connect with peers and enhance your professional network.
• Earn practical tools and knowledge to elevate your practice.

Save the Dates!

Please mark your calendars and join us for this enriching opportunity to grow, learn, and make a greater impact in the lives of patients and families.

Program Schedule

Each session is packed with valuable insights and practical tools to help attendees thrive in their professional roles.

• Friday, January 17, 2025
  Crucial Conversations: Speaking Up When It Matters Most: Learn strategies to navigate difficult conversations, move past conflicts, and build understanding through dialogue. 3 CEUs
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• Friday, February 21, 2025
  Becoming Informed: Foundations of Grief Education: Explore the foundations of grief, strategies to support patients and families, and tools to address complicated grief. 1.5 CEUs
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• Wednesday, March 19, 2025
  Bridging Hearts and Decisions: Facilitating Family Meetings for End-of-Life Planning: Develop approaches for leading compassionate, goal-oriented family discussions during end-of-life care. 2 CEUs
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• Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  Ambivalence to Action: Empowering Patients and Families through Motivational Interviewing: Gain practical skills in using motivational interviewing to evoke readiness for change. 2 CEUs
• Registration Opens March

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  Beyond the Pill: Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Promoting Effective Pain Management: Learn evidence-based strategies to assess and treat pain effectively without relying solely on medication. 1.5 CEUs
• Registration Opens March

• Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  Intergenerational Strategies for Promoting Health and Wellness: Discover innovative ways to connect generations, promote wellness, and counteract age-based stereotypes. 2 CEUs
• Registration Opens March

To receive email updates about the Gilchrist Training Institute, please contact cnigrin@gilchristcares.org .