In Person - NERC A Death Doula Reflects - How Psychotherapists can facilitate the death conversation

Presenter's Bio:

Tereasa is a psychotherapist with a specialised interest and skill set in working with the dying. Her training as a psychotherapist and subsequently as a death doula aims to provide a safe sanctuary for all who are on the final journey. She trained with PCI and ICPPD and Red Tent/Sacred Circle. She has accompanied young and old on their final journeys with an emphasis on legacy work, work with the families and post death support work. In her presentation she will discuss "How the psychotherapist can facilitate the death conversation."

Event Outline:

• Role and functions of a Death Doula
• Understanding Death Anxiety and Its Psyehological Impact
• Definition of death anxiety and its manifestations
• Cultural, religious, and personal influences on death attitudes
• Psychological models (e.g., Teror Management Theory, Existential Therapy)
• The Role of the Psychotherapist in Death Conversations
• Therapeutic approaches (CBT, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy)
• Building rapport and creating a safe space
• Identiffing client needs and readiness for the discussion
• Techniques for Facilitating Death Conversations
• Open-ended questioning and reflective listening
• Guided imagery and mindfulness techniques
• Legacy work and life review exercises
• Ethical Considerations and Challenges
• Managing countertransference and therapist biases
• Ethical dilemmas in discussing death (e.g., assisted dying, terminal illness)
• Working with special populations (children, elderly, terminally ill)
• Practical Applications and Case Studies
• Role-playingexercises
• Case studies for discussion
• Group reflections and Q&A
• Materials & Resources
• Slides
• Case studies, and visuals
• Handouts
• Therapist's Guide to Death Conversations (key principles, techniqueslient worksheet: Exploring Death Anxiety fiournaling prompts)
• Resource List (books, articles, and support groups)

CPD Certs will be emailed to participants after attendance at the Event