Hospice Workshop, April 24

Thursday, April 24th 2014, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.; South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services; Community Bereavement & Education Center; 1620 Thompson Road in Coos Bay; (1st Building on the left as you enter the driveway).  This workshop is designed for all interested persons, not only clergy, and provides an opportunity for us at South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services to help you relate to others in a very caring way.  Topics we will discuss include:  Presence; Meeting People “Where they’re at”; Listening Skills; What are Empathic Statements?  What are the differences between spirituality and religion?  Recognizing spiritual issues surrounding death, dying and bereavement.  Identifying the needs of a hurting person.  Please respond to this email or call 541-269-2986 by Tuesday April, 22nd to reserve a seat.  Bring a sack lunch – Beverages provided.  The workshop is free and donations are gratefully accepted!  We look forward to seeing you there!  Chaplain John Sheese, M. Div. / Jenee’ Anderson, Community Outreach Manager South Coast Hospice and Palliative Care Services, 1620 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay, OR 97420, 541-269-2986. www.schospice.org