Bridging Hearts: The Role of Memorial Services in Healing Human-Animal Bonds / Exploring Veterinary Chaplaincy: Expanding Supportive Care in Veterinary Practice
Bridging Hearts: The Role of Memorial Services in Healing Human-Animal Bonds / Exploring Veterinary Chaplaincy: Expanding Supportive Care in Veterinary Practice
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Scott S. Campbell, MS, MHt, MDivMore Info
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Bridging Hearts: The Role of Memorial Services in Healing Human-Animal Bonds:
Explore the therapeutic benefits of memorial services for grieving the loss of animal companions. This session highlights Washington State University’s “Celebration of Life and Remembrance for Our Animal Companions” ceremonies, offering insights into their design and implementation. Learn how these ceremonies provide emotional and spiritual support, fostering communal healing and acknowledging the profound grief experienced by caregivers. Discover practical strategies for integrating memorial services into veterinary and social work practices to enhance care and support for those grieving their animal companions.
Exploring Veterinary Chaplaincy: Expanding Supportive Care in Veterinary Practice;
Join us to explore the emerging field of veterinary chaplaincy and its impact on veterinary practice. This session, led by an experienced veterinary chaplain, will cover the role, scope, and benefits of integrating chaplaincy services. Learn how spiritual and emotional support can enhance the well-being of veterinary professionals, clients, and their animal companions. Discover the collaborative potential between chaplains and healthcare providers to create a more supportive and holistic care environment.
- • Social Worker
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- • Marriage & Family Therapist
Bridging Hearts: The Role of Memorial Services in Healing Human-Animal Bonds:
The educational goal of this workshop is to equip participants with the knowledge and practical strategies to design and implement memorial services that acknowledge and support the profound grief associated with the loss of animal companions, thereby enhancing emotional and spiritual care within veterinary and social work practices.
Exploring Veterinary Chaplaincy: Expanding Supportive Care in Veterinary Practice:
The educational goal of this workshop is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of veterinary chaplaincy, highlighting its role, importance, and benefits in enhancing emotional and spiritual support within veterinary practices, thereby improving overall well-being and satisfaction for both veterinary professionals and clients.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe the therapeutic benefits of memorial services.
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Define the Design and Implementation of Memorial Ceremonies.
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Identify 3-4 practical strategies for integrating memorial services into professional practice
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Explain the role and scope of Veterinary Chaplaincy.
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Describe the Importance of Spiritual and Emotional Support in Veterinary Practice.
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Identify at Least 3 Benefits of Integrating Veterinary Chaplaincy into Veterinary Practices.
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Bekoff, M. (2009, November 30). Do Animals Have Spiritual Experiences? Yes, They Do. Psychology Today. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/animal-emotions/200911/do-animals-have -spiritual-experiences-yes-they-do
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Bowen, S. A. (2020). Sacred sendoffs: an animal chaplain’s advice for surviving animal loss, making life meaningful, and healing the planet. Monkfish Book Publishing. Gibson, N. (2024). WSU’s veterinary chaplain is “on a mission” to bring spiritual care to hospitals and clinics nationwide. In TCA Regional News. Tribune Content Agency LLC. Smith, P., & Pérez Madrigal, I. (2020). Stress, compassion fatigue and burnout handling in veterinary practice. Edra.
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Ware, C. E. (2018). Veterinary Medicine and the Spiritual Imagination: A Body-Centered Approach. Journal of Folklore Research, 55(2), 9–38. https://doi.org/10.2979/jfolkrese.55.2.02
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TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider #1000101) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0097.
