Sharla P., LSW, GC-C
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A few years ago each Heart ‘n Home office was issued the challenge of writing a children’s book on grief.…
Addressing Children’s Bereavement Before Death
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Not all hospice agencies have bereavement programs as extensive as Heart ‘n Home’s Program. We have a Pre-Bereavement Program and…
Self-Reflection As We Start A New Year
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The season of fall is traditionally seen as a time of letting go. Nature provides us with some parallels as…
Taking Care of Children’s Grief
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November 21st is recognized nationally as Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Children are often seen as the “silent grievers” but, as…
My Experience with Death with Dignity
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Sitting across from this beautiful patient, she tells me that it is time for her to take the medications that…
What is a Hospice Social Worker?
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What is a Hospice Social Worker? As a Hospice Social Worker, I have the opportunity to talk to all kinds…
Finding Peace Through Writing Letters
In my ten years working in hospice, I have had the privilege of helping numerous patients work toward finding peace…
Hospice Team Inspires Social Worker
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One of our Social Workers sent this note to her team, and we asked permission to share it with others.…
A Flag for a Veteran
I recently had a patient pass away and I went to the home to deliver the bereavement packet and provide…
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