Abstract: This presentation will provide an overview of the resources available through WPSU’s Speaking Grief, a multiplatform initiative that works to create a more grief-aware society by exploring the reality of grief and addressing common misconceptions about grief. It will also address the role that support from friends and family plays in a person’s grief experience […]

Nurses have been exposed to unique and challenging experiences while working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed over 600,000 Americans to date. During this time, nurses were forced to care for critically ill patients while working short-staffed in stressful environments while also having to remain isolated from their loved ones due to fear of […]

The intersectionality of wellness, self-care, and grief will be explored in this presentation. We will focus on increasing nurses', healthcare professionals, and other seminar participants' knowledge of best practice approaches to supporting persons experiencing grief and loss. Additionally, we will explore ways to enhance healthcare professional’s wellness while supporting and caring for others during a […]