The Art of Companioning the Mourner
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Feb. 23, 2026
9am - 3:30pm
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Roberts of Ocala East Chapel
2739 SE Maricamp Rd.
Ocala, FL 34471
This comprehensive professional workshop is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those who support individuals experiencing grief and loss.
Rooted in Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s internationally recognized “companioning” model of grief care, this program emphasizes the critical distinction between offering care and attempting to cure grief. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how grief affects individuals emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
This is an educational, reflective, and practical learning experience for professionals and caregivers who regularly encounter grief in their work.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Hospice and healthcare professionals
- Counselors, therapists, and social workers
- Clergy, chaplains, and lay ministers
- Caregivers, educators, and community leaders
- Anyone supporting grieving individuals in a professional or volunteer capacity
Participants will explore:
- A broader framework for understanding loss and grief
- The difference between “caring” and “curing” the mourner
- The essential ingredients of effective grief caregiving
- The six universal needs of mourning
- The foundations of Dr. Wolfelt’s companioning philosophy
- Advocacy for the “Slow Grief Movement”
✔ Certificate of Attendance provided
✔ Recognized for professional and continuing education
✔ Boxed lunch included
✔ Full-day immersive learning experience
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