Masterclass - Cultural Diversity in Loss and Grief
Date and time
Location
Te Whare Rānui, Mary Potter Hospice
10 Awatea Street
Porirua, Wellington 5024
New Zealand
Refund policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
A one day loss and grief intensive masterclass for health professionals and community workers.
About this event
In this one day workshop we will explore contemporary models and specific cultural influences on grief processes in Aotearoa. We will draw upon the knowledge of Mary Potter specialists in this field, and a lived experience of diverse community groups, whilst having the opportunity for interactive discussion.
The course is targeted at health professionals and/or community and social care workers.
Full programme to follow shortly.
Learning Outcomes
- Define frameworks of loss and grief
- Recognise grieving processes in different cultural contexts within Aotearoa
- Discuss the implications of diversity in grieving process on professional practice in 2022 Aotearoa
Programme - Ngā take a kaikōrero | Topics and Presenters
8.30-9.00
Manaakitanga | Arrival tea and coffee
9.00-9.30
Karakia | Hazel Neser, Education Facilitator
Mihi | Welcome
Hazel Neser, Education Facilitator and Fuailelagi Samoa Saleupolu Heger, Pacific Services Development
Whakawhanaungatanga
9.30-10.00
Ngā pou tarāwaho i te wā pouritanga
Frameworks of loss and grief - Hazel Neser, Education Facilitator
10.00-10.15
Wa kai iti | Morning Tea
10.15-11.30
What teared us up? Reflections of bereavement during COVID-19 lockdown, Rapua te Mārama COVID-19 Study
Tess Moeke-Maxwell, Te Arai Research Group, University of Auckland
11.30-12 noon
Small group discussion about impact of COVID-19
12-12.30
Memorial Activity
Sharon Hill Smith, Spiritual Carer
12.30-1.30
Wā kai mo te poupoutanga o te rā | Lunch
1.30-3.00
PANEL – Cultural perspectives on grieving processes and adaptations
A Chinese perspective
• Esther Wong
An Indian Perspective
• Nayna Govind
A Samoan Perspective
• Fuailelagi Samoa Saleupolu Heger, Pacific Services Development Lead
Q & A
3.00 – 3.15
Wā kai o te ahiahi | Afternoon Tea
3.15-4.00
Music Therapy and its role in loss and grief – John-Paul Young
4.00-4.15
Poroporoaki – Reflections from the day and sharing
4.15-4.30
Evaluation, Certificates
Karakia and Close
Fuailelagi Samoa Saleupolu Heger