Most people who have suffered the sudden loss of a loved one are haunted by the trauma of being notified. While there is no easy way to impart bad news, there are helpful techniques for delivering news that can be both beneficial to the survivor and messenger.
You will leave this seminar with a greater understanding of the needs of bereaved individuals and appreciate the complexities of your role as a notifier.
Sgt. Brooke Wilson comes to us from the Columbus Division of Police where he supervises the Accident Investigation Unit. He will be presenting the Death Notification Training on behalf of the Ohio State Office of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Seminar Content
Who Should Notify?
Stress and the Notifier
Attitude for Delivery
Trauma Recovery
Assessing Your Schemas
Coping Strategies Following Sudden Death
Grief versus Mourning
Crime Victim Compensation
Viewing the Body
Viewing of Photos or Videos
Factors Which Influence Survivors Stress
Practices for Proper Death Notification
To register, print and compete the DNT registration form (here) and mail check payable to MADD Ohio:
MADD Ohio State Office
Attention: Ashley Balasko
5900 Roche Drive, Suite 250
Columbus, Ohio 43229-3277
- Cost: $60