In this episode, Trent Cockerham, CEO of Hospice of the Piedmont, is joined by Marcia Vanard, Bereavement Counselor at Hospice of the Piedmont. Together, Trent and Marcia discuss the emotions and adjustments that surround caring for a loved one as their disease progresses and care needs increase. In addition, they explore the benefits of being in tune with one’s grief, both before and after the loss, and the importance of incorporating self-care and self-compassion as coping strategies.
Guest Bio: Marcia Vanard, LCSW, is a graduate of the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work in Chicago. She has 18 years of experience as a hospice social worker and grief counselor as well as experience counseling children in both therapeutic and school settings.
Presented by Hospice of the Piedmont and Hospice of Randolph, The E-Series is an educational webinar series aimed at engaging our community, exploring relevant topics and educating about ways to connect with our organization. Funding for The E-Series is provided by the Dr. John A. Lusk Fund for Hospice and Palliative Care Education. For more information about the E-Series, visit www.hospiceofthepiedmont.org.
