ICF Philadelphia: Teleclass #5

This teleclass will focus on how to use a coach approach in being with people who are dying and people who are grieving. 

Topics to be covered:

• The End of Life Coaching Model
• • What does it mean to use a "coach approach"?
  • Why is this so helpful?
  • How do we apply it in end of life situations?

• Dispelling myths of our culture’s view of end of life
• • What it means to be "doing well" when you are dying or when a loved one has died
  • Reflect on the "normal" emotions and reactions
  • Learn a "more accurate" image for grief
  • Learn the difference between grief and mourning

• Identify our personal views on dying, death and grief
• • Recognize how these influence our professional end of life care

• Take aways from the seminar
• • How to create a “Safe Place” for the dying and the grieving
  • Effective Follow Up tools for end of life care

About our Speaker:

Dr. Don Eisenhauer, PCC, is the founder of Coaching at End of Life, LLC.  He is the author of the books Coaching at End of Life and Coach Yourself Through Grief.  Don has a passion to help people live fully until they die. He enjoys teaching and equipping coaches, hospice workers, funeral directors, clergy, friends and family members to better care for the dying and grieving in their midst.

Don comes to the field of coaching with a wealth of practical and educational experience in end of life care, including:
• 15 years of pastoral ministry
• 16 years as a hospice chaplain, grief care specialist, and grief support group facilitator
• a doctorate in counseling
• ongoing seminars/presentations on end of life issues