Hotel Information
While there are many hotels in the area to choose from, we recommend the following:
Embassy SuitesTwo Convention Center PlazaSt. Charles, MO 63303636-946-5544(click on the logo for more information)
The Embassy Suites St. Louis-St. Charles Hotel & Spa is conveniently attached to the St. Charles Convention Center and is just minutes away from Historic Main Street – St. Charles, Ameristar Casino, St. Louis Mills shopping mall and much more. Rates range between $109-$199 per evening for a standard room. Please visit their website for more information.
Country Inn & Suites1190 South Main StreetSt. Charles, MO 63301888-201-1746; 636-724-5555(click on the logo for more information)
Country Inn & Suites is located 5 minutes form the Convention Center in Historic St. Charles, amidst boutique shopping, restaurants and many other popular attractions. Rooms at the discounted rate of $89 per night are available until February 3, 2011. Be sure to mention “National Share” when making your reservation to receive the discounted rate.
Travel Information
You will need to arrange for transportation (rental car, taxi) from Lambert St. Louis International Airport to your hotel. For guests staying at the St. Charles Embassy Suites, a special fare of $17 one way is available with Yellow Cab Company 636-724-1234.
Do I receive continuing education credits for attending this workshop?
This activity has been submitted to the Missouri Nurse’s Association for approval to award 17.25 nursing contact hours. The Missouri Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditations.
How much does it cost?
Fees include all workshop materials and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
1st registrant: $400 2nd and 3rd registrants: $300 each*Over 3 registrants: $250 each*Completed registrations must be received 2 weeks prior to the first day of workshops. Those registering after the deadline will pay $475 per person and are not eligible to receive the discounted group registration prices.
Workshop Location
St Charles Convention CenterOne Convention Center PlazaSt. Charles, MO 63303636-669-3000 (click on the logo for more information)
The workshops will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center, located in St. Charles, Missouri, which is approximately 15 minutes from Lambert St. Louis International Airport. Please visit their website for more information including maps and directions.
Sharing & Caring Training
March 23-25, 2012 or September 14 - 16, 2012
While Share's primary purpose is to provide support to grieving parents at the time of and/or following the death of a baby, the secondary purpose is to provide information, education and resources on the needs and rights of bereaved parents and siblings. The objective is to aid those in the community in their supportive role. In order to meet this objective, the National Share Office holds a training workshop twice each year to aid those who work with bereaved parents. This workshop is open to anyone who wants to start their own Share Group, hospital chaplains, social workers, counselors, nurses, and bereaved parents. The Sharing and Caring workshop is a weekend- long intensive training that gives anyone who works with grieving families the tools they need to work with families effectively, run support groups, and gain the support of their hospital staff.
How do I register?
Who teaches the workshop?
The Sharing and Caring workshop is facilitated by Cathi Lammert, RN, Executive Director of Share. Some sessions are taught by psychologists and social workers and Share staff.
Kelly Karavousanos, LPC, CT
Heidi Pollard, BSN, MSN
Dr. Amy Frankel, PhD
Allegra Grawer, MSW
Rose Carlson, Share Program Director
Megan Nichols, Share Development Director
Gina Haney, Share Development Associate
* This discount is available ONLY to registrants attending the same training weekend and cannot be split between the Fall and Spring sessions.*
What topics are covered in this training session?
Reflections on Perinatal Loss... Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
This session is a look into the ever-changing views of perinatal loss in society and the hospital setting over the past 30 years of care.
Perinatal Grief: Variations in the Experience, Expression and Effect of Bereavement in Parts
In order to support a family whose baby has died, one must first understand the grief process. This session will give you some insights into this grief journey as well as the obstacles to healthy grieving and ways to identify and deal with complicated grief issues.
Difficult Decisions
A prenatal diagnosis of an anomaly begins a journey no person or family ever dreamed of living through. During this session, examine the complexities of the decision making process, gain knowledge about the importance of birth plans based on the individuals personal life, and identify specific resources for future support.
Children and Grief
Look into the depth of a child's understanding of death and the grief that accompanies the loss, learn how to assist parents to provide answers and support as they grieve with their children.
Caring for Yourself
Caring for patients can be very rewarding but challenging. In this session, participants will learn about the importance of caring for their own needs so they can better serve grieving families.
Establishing a Share Hospital Program
You will leave this session with the tools to create a bereavement program with your setting i.e. create mementos, plan farewells and educate caregivers.
Rights of Parents: Choices or Mandates
Discover ways to communicate comfortably with bereaved parents during their most challenging time.
Cultural Differences
Examine how culture and religion impact the different ways each family reacts to the death of a baby.
Memory Making
Explore ways to help bereaved families create treasured mementos and photographs of their baby.
How to Run an Effective Share Aftercare Program
Gain valuable insight into ways to establish, maintain and market a support group. Explore opportunities for increasing awareness and future fundraising over the life of your group.
Fundraising
In this session, you will learn ways to raise money for your support group or bereavement program.
Feedback from past participants in the workshop
"I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to participate in this workshop. I have learned many new things and have come to appreciate other challenges and situations I personally did not have to experience."
"It helps to learn more about what is okay for you to do for yourself because as Jan discussed, we give and give and give but never give ourselves credit for what we do and for what others do. Thanks!"
"Cathi is a very compassionate speaker. I like how she just 'goes with the flow' and allows time for open discussion anywhere needed."
"This was an EXCELLENT program. I am privileged to be here. This is the first conference where I didn't watch my clock."
"This training has been wonderful. I feel I will be able to successfully establish a group over time and that I will have the support and resources I need to do so."
"Heidi was excellent. The way she interacted with everyone made it easy to follow and interesting. She is very knowledgeable and conveys the information in an easy-to-understand way."
"Very creative ways to honor the losses was presented."
For more information about the workshop, contact Jeanna at the National Office.
