Deborah Grassman, ARNP, MSN - End of Life Series
“Wounded Warriors”
Veterans Focused, However Applicable to All Populations
Combat soldiers have often seen the worst mankind has to offer. It changes them in fundamental ways, inflicting emotional, spiritual, social, and moral injuries that impact them throughout their lifetime, especially as they face death. Some veterans return from war bitter; some return enlightened; all return with lessons the rest of us need to know. Like an iridescent pearl awaiting discovery within ugly, crusty shells, wisdom patiently hides – yielding its treasures to those with the courage, honesty, and humility required to reckon with wartime traumas and fears. This is a presentation you won’t want to miss.
Highlights & Objectives:
- Describe the emotional, social, spiritual, moral injuries sustained by veterans and how these impact EOL care
- Identify ways to respond to guilt and shame at EOL
- Discuss influence that a military culture exerts on all veterans
- Briefly describe the major components of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Outline 3 death trajectories that combat veterans experience
- Explore appropriate assessment and intervention for veterans: combat and non-combat
When: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST
Presenter: Deborah Grassman, ARNP, MSN
1.5 Contact Hours Per Webinar: N, NA, P, NH
Price Options: $89.00 per webinar web/phone connection
Contact Hour Fees: Free to primary site attendee, $10.00 per additional attendee at the same site (web/phone connection), per webinar.