Dedicated perinatal and infant loss groups are for child loss before birth or during infancy; available to mothers, fathers, couples in English on Tuesdays and Spanish on Wednesdays

The Lift From Loss Training Institute was developed by the Children’s Bereavement Center to provide grief education and consultation services. It is beneficial for professionals at hospitals, hospices, healthcare agencies, and schools to have enhanced staff skills and resources, and better services to their patient populations, students, and communities served.

This Grief-Informed Provider Training is available live online and held continuously throughout the year. On-demand training through the Teachable platform is also available. Learn more and sign up here: https://cbc-training.teachable.com.
Contact us to see if you qualify for FREE training; limited spots available for qualified nonprofits in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Grief-Informed Training Series – Live on Zoom

First Round of Sessions
SESSION 1
July 17th from 11:30 am - 1:30pm

SESSION 2
July 31st from 11:30am-1:30pm

SESSION 3
August 14th from 11:30am-1:30pm

SESSION 4
August 28th from 11:30am-1:30pm

Second Round of Sessions
SESSION 1
September 11th from 11:30am-1:30pm

SESSION 2
September 25th from 11:30am-1:30pm

SESSION 3
October 9th from 11:30am-1:30pm

SESSION 4
October 23rd from 11:30am-1:30pm

For inquiries about trainings and fee schedule, please contact us at info@liftfromloss.org or call (888) 988-5438. We look forward to speaking with you soon and look forward to collaborating and extending the reach of grief education in our community.

Hospice 101 Lunch and Learn

Introduction to Hospice Care
- What hospice care is and who it serves.
- Overview of services provided by hospice, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
- The interdisciplinary team in hospice care: nurses, social workers, chaplains, music therapists and volunteers.

Common Misconceptions About Hospice
- Hospice is only for the last days of life – understanding when hospice can begin.
- Hospice hastens death – explaining the focus on comfort and quality of life.
- Hospice means giving up – how hospice empowers patients and families.

Navigating Difficult End-of-Life Discussions
- Tips for starting conversations with loved ones about end-of-life care.
- Approaching advanced care planning in a compassionate and clear manner.
- How to support families and patients in making informed decisions.

Advanced Care Planning
- Importance of living wills, power of attorney, and other directives.
- Encouraging early discussions about preferences for care.

Cultural Considerations in Hospice Care
- Addressing cultural, spiritual, and individual differences in end-of-life preferences.
- How hospice care can be adapted to honor diverse cultural beliefs and practices.
- Respecting traditions and values while providing compassionate care.

Q&A Session

About our Speakers:

Denise Palacios, LCSW, is the Director of Patient Experience at AccentCare Hospice. in hospice, grief and bereavement, Denise has a deep understanding of the emotional and logistical challenges families face during end-of-life care. She is passionate about hospice education, advanced care planning, and navigating difficult conversations while providing guidance with compassion and expertise. She is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life's most difficult transition. Her practice is rooted in compassion and understanding, offering guidance and support to those navigating the complexities of dying and loss.

Corey Stepeck, MSW, is the Manager of Volunteer Services and Community Outreach at AccentCare. With 10 years of social work experience, Corey brings a unique blend of expertise in medical, geriatric, psychiatric, and palliative care. His personal experience with hospice, following the loss of his mother at 24, fuels his passion for supporting families and caregivers through compassionate care and community involvement.