Arizona Bereavement Alliance Member News

SAVE THE DATE: MISS Foundation's 2012 Conference

MISS Foundation — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:46:12 GMT

SAVE THE DATE
The MISS Foundation's bi-annual
Bereaved Family and Professional Caregiver Conference
The Transformational Nature of Grief

October 4, 5 & 6, 2012
Fiesta Resort
Tempe, AZ

Updates and Request for Proposals to be sent soon.

Tools for the "New" Normal Journey - Oct 28-30, 2011

MISS Foundation — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:43:23 GMT

Tools for the "New" Normal Journey - hosted by Widowed Community Education & Support

What is it?: The Tools for the “New Normal” Journey is a weekend conference for anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse or partner.

Oct 28-30, 2011

ASU Tempe Campus

http://www.widowedcommunity.org

Sedona Grief Retreat - October 15, 2011

MISS Foundation — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:39:59 GMT

Sedona Grief Retreat - Los Abrigados Resort - Sedona

Oct 15, 2011

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

$200 pp

Facilitated by: Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, Kara Jones & Hawk Jones

Register at Sedonagriefretreat.com

Retreat Flyer:

Camp Paz Weekend for Kids and Grown Ups- Oct 15-16, 2011

MISS Foundation — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:03:19 GMT

CAMP PAZ WEEKEND FOR KIDS & GROWN-UPS
October 15-16, 2011

What does a caregiver say to a child grieving the loss of a loved one?

Children grieve differently than adults and their grief process is sometimes
misunderstood. Often children learn best from other children who share their experience.

Stepping Stones of Hope brings children and their families together to do just that …
share their experience. CAMP PAZ is an overnight camp reaching out to grieving children, ages 6-17, and their families to provide a neutral and safe environment where friendships are created and healing can take place. At CAMPPAZ, children learn they are not alone and realize their feelings are normal.

What:        Camp Paz for Kids and Camp Paz for Grown-Ups

When:        October 15-16, 2011
Location: Whispering Hope Ranch, Payson, AZ
Cost:        $50.00 per camper. Transportation not provided.

                       (Partial scholarships are available)

Register for CAMPPAZ online at http://steppingstonesofhope.org
or call Stepping Stones of Hope at (602) 264-7520
Email: info@steppingstonesofhope.org

Debut Book Signing-The Universal Emotion of Loss

MISS Foundation — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:41:20 GMT

Please join Karla Kay (you may know her of Karla Whelcel from Safe Harbor Support) in her debut book signing on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 5pm - 7pm at the New Visions Center for Spiritual Living.

New Visions Signing invite Karla Kay.jpg

Stephen Ministries - Grief Workshop - March 12, 2011 - Sun City

MISS Foundation — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:51:29 GMT

Stephen Ministry_Grief Workshop.pdf

Widowed Community Request for Proposals, Sponsors and Exhibiorts

MISS Foundation — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:26:07 GMT

Losing a Spouse or Partner:
Tools for the “New Normal” Journey
2011 Conference
October 29-30, 2011

What: Weekend conference with over 25 professional speakers for those who lost a spouse or partner
When: October 29-30, 2011 (Saturday morning to Sunday Noon)
Where: Arizona State University, Memorial Union Building, Tempe, Arizona
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phyllis Silverman, researcher, teacher, and author of Widow to Widow, A Parent’s Guide to Grieving Children, Continuing Bonds, Never Too Young to Know, and Living With Dying.

Would you like to present? Please download information here:

Presenter RFP:

Would you like to sponsor or be an exhibitor? Please download information here:

Sponsor/Exhibitor Invitation:

Questions:
Widowed Community Education and Support Services, Inc.
ATTN: Jim Schwartz
P.O. Box 13203
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 209-0564
Info@WidowedCommunity.org

Upcoming Arizona Hospice and Palliative Care Meetings

MISS Foundation — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:11:46 GMT

Aug 27: Bereavement Discipline Community Meeting (Tempe, Arizona)
This Discipline Community is designed for bereavement care providers working in an End-of-Life setting. Meetings are quarterly from 9AM – 3PM and include an educational component. For more info or to RSVP for this complimentary meeting, click here (www.ahpco.org)

Oct 15: Fall Interdisciplinary Conference (Phoenix, Arizona)
Save the Date for this 1-day conference designed for hospice & palliative care professionals. Explore strategies and best practices for meeting regulatory guidelines while creating an engaged, quality experience for both the patient, family and caregiver.

Exploring Mindful Grief: A Journey for Families and Professionals

MISS Foundation — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:01:32 GMT

Dear ABA Members:

The MISS Foundation invites you to attend its conference September 2, 3 & 4 2010 at the Fiesta Resort in Tempe.

Download Conference Postcard: MISS Conference Postcard

Download Advertising Information:
Conference Advertising Invitation

Download Sponsorship Information:
Sponsorship Invitation

Download Vendor/Exhibitor Information:
Vendor/Exhibitor Information

Camp Erin-Stepping Stones of Hope

Diane Raden — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:09:57 GMT

WHAT: Camp Erin for Kids & Camp Erin for Grown-Ups

WHERE: Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree

WHEN: July 16-18

Camp Erin for Kids (ages 6-17) - No fee - Made possible through the generosity of the Moyer Foundation

Camp Erin for Grown-Ups - $50.00 registration fee

Stepping Stones of Hope - Camp Paz - April 2010 -

MISS Foundation — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:33:11 GMT

Please click on the link below for information on Stepping Stones of Hope - Camp Paz Weekend - April 17-18, 2010 at Whispering Hope Ranch in Payson, AZ

Camp Paz April 2010.pdf

MISS Foundation Training March 23

MISS Foundation — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:33:58 GMT

Please click on this link for information regarding MISS Foundation training - The Power of Compassion

MISS Power of Compassion March23.pdf

Stepping Stones of Hope - Last Chance to Register for Feb 20th Day Camp

MISS Foundation — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:10:59 GMT

There is still time to register for:

Day at Camp Paz for Kids and Camp Paz for Grown-Ups - for children ages 6-18 and their families

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Come and meet Deb and her amazing and misunderstood creatures

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5510 N. Central Avenue
(corner of Central & Missouri Avenues)

Registration Fee: $20
(Partial Scholarships Available)

In a fun filled environment, grieving children and their families learn they are not alone and realize that their thoughts and feelings are normal.

MISS Foundation Conference Sept. 2, 3 & 4, 2010

MISS Foundation — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:09:32 GMT

MISS Foundation Conference

SAVE THE DATE

“Exploring Mindful Grief: A Journey for Families and Professionals”

September 2, 3, & 4*, 2010

Fiesta Resort

2100 S. Priest Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85282

MISS Families and Professionals,

please mark your calendars for Labor Day Weekend, 2010.

$69/night room rate for single and double occupancy, includes complimentary shuttle within a 5 mile radius which includes Sky Harbor Airport

Online Early Bird Registration – Tentatively Scheduled to begin January 2010

Early Bird Registration Fees: (through August 1, 2010)

Bereaved Parent - $150 pp
Children - $60 pp
Professionals - $375pp

Regular Registration Fees: (After August 1, 2010)

Bereaved Parent - $225 pp
Children - $100 pp
Professionals - $450 pp

Fees include: Conference attendance PLUS: Continental Breakfast, morning and afternoon snack, and lunch

*Sunday, September 5 – MISS Facilitator Training

MISS Foundation Request for Proposals

MISS Foundation — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:07:32 GMT

CALL FOR PROPOSALS AND PRESENTERS

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2010

The MISS Foundation’s Grief and Bereavement Conference

Exploring Mindful Grief:

A Journey for Families and Professionals

September 2, 3 & 4, 2010

Fiesta Resort

Tempe, Arizona

CONFERENCE MISSION: to provide education, tools, and resources to help professionals, bereaved parents, bereaved family members, friends and volunteers better understand and respond to grief, loss, separation and bereavement related to the loss of a child, regardless of the age of the child. Issues related to the challenges and personal stress experienced by those responding to children’s grief also will be addressed.

We are seeking proposals for workshops on cutting edge topics including but not limited to:

Grief, children & families
Grief & Loss Support Groups
Cultural Bereavement

Child Abuse and Neglect
Community Resources/Programs

· Foster Care

Separation and Loss
Childhood illness
Bereavement Interventions

· Support Therapies: Art, Music, Pet Therapy

· Children and Families following Traumatic Experiences

· Research

· Self-Care Strategies

· Military related grief

· Suicide

· Spirituality/Mindfulness in Grief

· Intimate Relationships and Grief

WANT TO SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL? PLEASE VISIT
http://missfoundation.org/events/Events_2010Conf_PresenterSubmissionFormChecklist.pdf

for submission instructions.

EMAIL YOUR PROPOSAL TO:

info@missfoundation.org

DEADLINE

February 26, 2010

or by snail mail

MISS Foundation and the Center for Loss and Trauma

ATTN: Dr. Joanne Cacciatore

2525 W. Carefree Highway Building 7, Suite 148

Phoenix, Arizona 85085

623.979.1000

QUESTIONS: CONTACT KATHY SANDLER

benksandler@cox.net or 480-861-7511

http://www.missfoundation.org