This intensive 16-hour training is suitable

for volunteers, end-of-life caregivers,

psychotherapists, counselors, chaplains,
and others wishing to provide terminally
ill people with a compassionate, dignifed
end-of-life experience.
The course will be facilitated by Mitch
Metzner, PhD, MEd, Clinical Director/
CEO of Anam Cara and former Los
Angeles Chapter Director/lead trainer
for The Twilight Brigade, and Mary Ellen
Edwards, LCSW, FT, a death, dying,
and bereavement educator.
Participants who complete the course
will receive a certifcate of completion
and, as desired, opportunities for being
mentored and volunteering bedside.
Suggested Donation
There are many costs associated with
offering training programs as a nonproft.
A donation of $200 or more is suggested.
Give more if you can, less if you cant. No
one will be turned away for inability to pay.
Learning Objectives
What death teaches us about life
Defning hospice and palliative care
Natural process of dying
Empathetic listening
Being present for another
Bedside 101
Support for the dying and their
loved ones
Overcoming personal fears and
obstacles
Understanding loss and grief
Self-care and boundaries
Register today! Space is limited and advance registration is required.
For more information or to request a registration form, call 310-455-0419
or email MitchMetzner@AnamCaraLA.org. www.AnamCaraLA.org
CEUs Available
This course meets the qualifcations for
16 hours of continuing education credit
for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs
(provider number PCE5697) as required
by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and
for chaplains as required by the Board of
Chaplaincy Certifcation Inc. The cost is
$50 (non-refundable) for a 16-hour CE
certifcate in addition to a $200 donation
for the training.
Anam Cara
An end-of-life compassionate care
home and educational center
Topanga, California
September 19-21, 2014
Friday 7:00-10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Learn about providing comfort and emotional support
to hospice patients and their caregivers in a weekend course
Hospice Volunteer and Professional Training
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