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Cultural Competency: Religious & Spiritually Diverse Practices in Death, Dying & Bereavement Webinar
January 22, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(EST)
Description
Nimbly navigating the religious diversity of a wide array of belief systems is critical to competently providing exceptional end-of-life care. Is that in your skillset?
Do you know the difference between religion and spirituality? What are some barriers to bereavement processing? This informative session will cover Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu practices using case studies. Don’t miss it!
Compare and contrast the pre- and post-death-related beliefs and practices of four religious/spiritually diverse populations
Assess patient/family-centered cultural variations in death beliefs and practices
Employ best practices to communicate with religious/spiritually diverse patients and families
Explain three barriers to the healthy processing of bereavement distinct to religious/spiritually diverse populations
WEBINAR DETAILS
Healthcare practitioners increasingly encounter patients and families of diverse religious and spiritual association navigating life-limiting illnesses or terminal conditions. Culturally competent practice warrants that practitioners understand religious/spiritually diverse end-of-life and death-related beliefs. This interactive webinar will address the practices of Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu populations. These populations will form the basis of case studies focusing on provider-patient/family interactions.
THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
Hospice
Home Health
Home Care
Palliative Care
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This informative session will advance the knowledge and skills of team leaders, frontline nursing professionals, volunteer managers, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, spiritual caregivers, and others who participate in the patient/family care experience.
TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
Training log
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided, however there are no pre-approved CEs associated with this webinar
NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.
