Hospice of the Chesapeake

Guilt & Bereavement Webinar
2021-04-23 09:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | Online, 90 Ritchie Highway, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Social workers, therapists and counselors can earn continuing education credits while learning how to help grievers with “Guilt & Bereavement,” a continuing education webinar offered by Chesapeake Life Center.
Guilt is a common element in the experience of grieving persons. Yet an understanding of its components and its impact on the grief process has not been well-defined.
In this live, interactive virtual workshop, participants will take a deeper dive into an understanding of the concept of guilt, its intersection with grief, and how caring professionals can facilitate their clients making peace with this difficult emotion.
This webinar will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. April 23 and will be presented by Roberta Rook, licensed clinical professional counselor, and Casey Dressel, licensed clinical social worker, both with Chesapeake Life Center.
Chesapeake Life Center is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 2.0 credit hours of Category 1 continuing education units.
The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists certifies that this program meets the criteria for 2.0 credit hours of Category A continuing education for Counselors and Therapists in Maryland.
The cost is $30. Preregistration is required and can be completed online at bit.ly/GuiltandBereavement. For questions, contact 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@hospicechesapeake.org.

Emily Schindler Lecture: Supporting Bereavement Among Marginalized Youth
2021-09-29 09:00 - 12:15 | Online, 90 Ritchie Highway, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Please join us for our Annual Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture, a live, interactive webcast. This year’s topic is on Supporting Bereavement Among Marginalized Youth. The speaker, Dr. Tashel C. Bordere, PhD, CT, will discuss culturally conscientious practice, suffocated grief, and foundational concepts related to grief with attention to the Covid-19 pandemic and social unrest. In addition, she will evaluate social justice issues in bereavement and strategies that facilitate trust and outreach with marginalized youth and families.
For more information on the lecture, the speaker, and to register, visit the registration page.

Dementia Live Coach Training with AGE-u-cate Founder and Owner Pam Brandon
2023-11-15 09:30 - 15:30 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
Earn certification as a Dementia Live Training Coach and get it through the expert guidance of AGE-u-cate Founder and Owner Pam Brandon.
Since its inception in 2015, the Dementia Live Program has touched the lives of over 2.5 million individuals, enriching their knowledge and cultivating a deeper sense of compassion for those living with dementia.
By immersing individuals in the challenges and realities of dementia, the Dementia Live program sparks a profound transformation in their understanding and empathy.
Pam is a passionate advocate for embracing positive change in aging care and believes the power of experiential learning transforms attitudes and actions necessary to improve the quality of lives for people living with dementia.
We are proud to offer people in the community this opportunity to become a certified Dementia Live Training Coach. The cost for this course is $225. For details, email info@hospicechesapeake.org.

Reiki I Training
2024-02-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-04 10:00 - 16:00
We are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity to become certified in reiki I at the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing by reiki master Beckie Ridgell and assistant Megan Grogard. This class costs $50 for Hospice of the Chesapeake registered volunteers and $250 for all others. It will be held Saturday Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once you sign up, we will send volunteers a memorandum of understanding that by completing this course, Hospice of the Chesapeake will cover the $200 portion and the volunteer will give back 10 hours of reiki in the year of being certified. Please use the sign-up genius below to save your spot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA922A0FAC07-46996651-reiki#

Reiki I Training
2024-02-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Hospice of the Chesapeake – John & Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
We are excited to offer a wonderful opportunity to become certified in reiki I on the John & Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena by reiki master Beckie Ridgell and assistant Megan Grogard. This class costs $50 for Hospice of the Chesapeake registered volunteers and $250 for all others. It will be held Saturday Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once you sign up, we will send volunteers a memorandum of understanding that by completing this course, Hospice of the Chesapeake will cover the $200 portion and the volunteer will give back 10 hours of reiki in the year of being certified. Please use the sign-up genius link below to save your spot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADA922A0FAC07-47471703-reiki

Hospice and Palliative Care for Patients with Advanced Heart Disease, from Diagnosis to Death
2025-07-15 12:00 - 13:30
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, yet conversations around end-of-life care for cardiac patients often come too late. This course will explore the full continuum of hospice and palliative care for cardiac patients—from diagnosis through decline to the final days of life—emphasizing a whole-person approach that honors the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of patients and families.

In this online class offered through Hospice Foundation of America, Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Dr. Sonja Richmond and Chaplain Annie Smith will speak of the crucial role of medical professionals and spiritual care at the bedside, especially in addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and loved ones navigating uncertainty and loss.

1.5 Professional CE hours included with registration.

Click here for details and to register.

https://hospicefoundation.org/hfa-product/hospice-and-palliative-care-for-patients-with-advanced-heart-disease-from-diagnosis-to-death/

Managing Pain, Neuropathy, and Fatigue at the Tate Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
2025-07-16 17:00 - 18:00 | University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 305 Hospital Drive, GLen Burnie, MD, United States
This session will explore effective strategies for managing chronic pain, neuropathy, and fatigue, which are common challenges faced by cancer survivors. Led by Hospice of the Chesapeake’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Marny Fetzer, the session will highlight how hospice and palliative care specialists play a crucial role in pain management and addressing the symptoms of neuropathy and fatigue. Participants will learn about supportive care options that can improve comfort and quality of life during recovery.
This session will include:
• Subject matter expert-led presentations on survivorship topics (survivors and/or professionals)
• Interactive activity/exercise designed for oncology patients
• Interactive Q&A and peer discussion
Details
When: Wednesday, July 16th from 5-6PMWhere: Hybrid (in-person at hospital & virtual)The 1st Floor Tate Conference Center (305 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061)Who: Open to all cancer survivors, caregivers welcome
Click here to register: https://app.smartsheet.com/…/2202ac579df24b558161b36096…
For Questions Contact: Lyndsey Griffin
lyndsey.griffin@umm.edu or 410-595-1504

Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture: Motivational Interviewing for Medical Decision Making
2025-09-12 09:30 - 12:45 | Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD, 21146, United States
Chesapeake Life Center invites the community to the 20th annual Emily Schindler Memorial Lecture, “Motivational Interviewing for Medical Decision Making,” presented by Christopher Wirt, LCSW-C. The lecture will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Fellowship Hall at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, Maryland.
When someone is seriously ill or nearing the end of life, they and their loved ones often face tough medical decisions that can bring up a lot of emotions and uncertainty. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a practical, evidence-based approach for helping people resolve ambivalence and clarify their values in a way that guides them toward positive change and growth.
This interactive session will introduce the basics of MI—what it is, how it works and how to use it. Wirt will demonstrate how MI can be especially helpful in hospice, palliative care, and hospital settings, and offer opportunities to participants for skill development. By learning how to listen deeply, ask the right questions and build trust, professionals can discover how MI can make challenging conversations more meaningful and supportive for patients and caregivers.
The annual lecture was created in 2005 through a gift to the Schindler family from the Saint Agnes Cancer Center. Emily Schindler was an 18-year-old freshman at Frostburg State University and a member of the SPY swim team in Severna Park, Maryland, when she was tragically killed in a car accident in 2004.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and a light breakfast will be provided. Maryland Board social workers can earn three Category 1 continuing education credits. The cost is $30. Pre-registration is required and can be completed at https://education.hospicechesapeake.org/item/2025-schindler.
For details, call 888-501-7077 or email griefinfo@chesapeakelifecenter.org.
About the presenter:

Christopher Wirt, LCSW-C, is the Executive Branch Director with Bethany Christian Services where he oversees efforts to serve children and families in Maryland and Virginia, including programs working with children who are unaccompanied refugee migrants, as well as infant and foster care adoption services.
Since 2018, he has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), an international organization committed to promoting excellence in training of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Wirt has offered MI training to a wide variety of professionals across the country and has presented on MI at national conferences.
Wirt’s direct practice experience includes 16 years of working with children and families involved in the child welfare system, primarily in foster care and adoption services. He was a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Social Work for 12 years and currently teaches a graduate-level MI course at the University of Buffalo. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and his master’s degree in social work from the University of Maryland.
About Chesapeake Life Center
Chesapeake Life Center, a program service of Hospice of the Chesapeake, serves hospice family members and the community with bereavement services and activities aimed at enhancing the quality of life for those grieving the loss of a loved one. For details, visit www.chesapeakelifecenter.org.
Chesapeake Life Center is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for Category 1 continuing education units.
