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Hospice Foundation of America's 2007 Teleconference on Grief
Washington, DC - The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is pleased to announce that two NASW members and social workers will be presenting at the Hospice Foundation of America's (HFA) 2007 annual teleconference, Living with Grief: Before and After the Death. Scott Bradley, MSW, CT, CFSP, and Lorraine Hedtke, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, will be part of a multidisciplinary panel addressing this topic from 1:30-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2007.
Social workers have historically been the largest group of participants in this teleconference. They are able to join in the teleconference at difference sites across the country or host a site as a satellite program or webcast. The registration cost is $50 to host a site and free to individuals. The teleconference provides three continuing education units for a nominal fee. For more information or registration, please visit www.hospicefoundation.org or contact Kristen Baker at the HFA office at 1-800-854-3402.
Social workers have consistently been the foundation of hospice care related to the grief of the dying person and the grief of the family. They have the unique education to understand the physical, social, and emotional effects of grief and loss.
For more information about how social workers are involved with grief and end of life care, click here.
Fore more information about the Hospice Foundation of America’s teleconference, click here.
About the NASW Press
The NASW Press, a division of the National Association of Social Workers, has been publishing materials in social work since 1956. It is committed to delivering an unrivaled collection of high-quality books, scholarly journals, and professional social work references. It acknowledges that social work is a dynamic profession and demands a continuous enhancement of intellectual works; therefore, the Press provides publishing opportunities guided by rigorous standards and a constructive peer review process. The NASW Press endeavors to be the premier publisher of literary products in social work and other social sciences, serving readers throughout the United States and abroad..
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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 140,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.