The Cultural Kaleidoscope 3 course series is designed to challenge traditional mindsets and foster open, honest conversations about the diverse ways cultures approach end of life, death, grief, and mourning. In this series, we confront the uncomfortable realities surrounding cultural competence in deathcare and the implicit biases that often shape our practices. These courses aim to shift perspectives, create space for uncomfortable but necessary discussions, and empower professionals to navigate cultural differences with greater sensitivity, respect, and understanding.
Through a combination of exploration, introspection, and candid conversation, this series helps deathcare professionals better understand their own cultural biases and develop the skills needed to provide truly inclusive care. By addressing these often-overlooked aspects of deathcare, Cultural Kaleidoscope encourages individuals to step outside their comfort zones and provide a more holistic, culturally aware service to those they serve. If you're ready to confront the uncomfortable, expand your perspective, and create lasting change in your approach to deathcare, the Cultural Kaleidoscope series is for you.
We will meet via virtual classroom for 3 weeks starting on Wednesday, January 8th - 22nd , 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST. Recording replays will be provided for those who can not attend.
Series Objectives:
Approved for 1.5 CE Credit Hours through APFSP
Open to non-licensed and licensed deathcare, medical and mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams.
This course is designed to equip participants with tools for providing empathetic, culturally competent grief support. It begins by exploring cultural variations in grief expressions and rituals, highlighting how these can impact interactions in grief support settings. Participants then examine the role of empathy in building trust, learning communication techniques that honor cultural differences. The course includes practical exercises, such as role-playing culturally sensitive dialogues, and concludes with strategies for fostering safe, inclusive spaces for individuals grieving in ways unique to their cultural backgrounds. The session closes with a Q&A to address participants' specific concerns or insights.
Course Objectives:
Heart and Heritage: Talking About Loss with Cultural Sensitivity- 90 Minutes
Approved for 1.5 CE Credit Hours through APFSP
Open to non-licensed and licensed deathcare, medical and mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams.
Heart and Heritage is a course designed to help deathcare professionals communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals and families experiencing loss, with a focus on cultural sensitivity. This course addresses the importance of understanding cultural differences in the grieving process and provides the tools needed to have respectful, informed conversations about loss. Whether you’re working with diverse communities or addressing personal cultural beliefs, this course will deepen your ability to honor each family’s unique needs during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
Course Objectives:
Approved for 1.5 Hours of CE Credit through APFSP
Open to non-licensed and licensed deathcare, medical and mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams.
Bridging the Divide focuses on uncovering and addressing implicit biases that can hinder culturally competent care in deathcare settings. This course begins by defining implicit bias and exploring its roots in personal and societal influences. Participants will engage in reflective exercises to identify their own unconscious biases and learn strategies for minimizing their impact on professional interactions. Using case studies and group discussions, the course will illustrate how implicit bias can affect the care provided to grieving families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Attendees will leave with actionable tools for fostering more inclusive practices that honor cultural differences and build trust.
Course Objectives:
This course is a call to action for deathcare professionals to take a closer look at the ways unconscious prejudices shape their work and to commit to more equitable, culturally responsive care.
Through a combination of exploration, introspection, and candid conversation, this series helps deathcare professionals better understand their own cultural biases and develop the skills needed to provide truly inclusive care. By addressing these often-overlooked aspects of deathcare, Cultural Kaleidoscope encourages individuals to step outside their comfort zones and provide a more holistic, culturally aware service to those they serve. If you're ready to confront the uncomfortable, expand your perspective, and create lasting change in your approach to deathcare, the Cultural Kaleidoscope series is for you.
We will meet via virtual classroom for 3 weeks starting on Wednesday, January 8th - 22nd , 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST. Recording replays will be provided for those who can not attend.
- North America: Late morning/early afternoon (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST).
- Europe & Africa: Late afternoon/early evening (4:00 PM - 6:30 PM UTC, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CET).
- Asia: Nighttime (10:00 PM - 12:30 AM).
- Australia: Early morning (2:00 AM - 3:30 AM the next day).
Series Objectives:
- Challenge and shift personal and professional mindsets regarding cultural competence in end of life, death and grief care.
- Equip professionals to respond to cultural differences in ways that promote understanding and respect.
- Foster deeper insights into the intersection of culture, grief, and mourning to help professionals offer more compassionate, inclusive services.
- Provide tools for navigating difficult conversations with families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Approved for 1.5 CE Credit Hours through APFSP
Open to non-licensed and licensed deathcare, medical and mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams.
This course is designed to equip participants with tools for providing empathetic, culturally competent grief support. It begins by exploring cultural variations in grief expressions and rituals, highlighting how these can impact interactions in grief support settings. Participants then examine the role of empathy in building trust, learning communication techniques that honor cultural differences. The course includes practical exercises, such as role-playing culturally sensitive dialogues, and concludes with strategies for fostering safe, inclusive spaces for individuals grieving in ways unique to their cultural backgrounds. The session closes with a Q&A to address participants' specific concerns or insights.
Course Objectives:
- Define Cultural Empathy and Its Role in Grief Support: Understand how empathy bridges cultural divides in supporting grieving individuals.
- Learn Cultural Variations in Grief Practices: Recognize how grief and mourning differ across cultural groups.
- Develop Skills for Culturally Sensitive Communication: Use active listening and respectful language to build trust in grief and support conversations.
- Apply Practical Techniques for Inclusive Support: Learn strategies for creating safe, culturally inclusive environments for grieving individuals.
Heart and Heritage: Talking About Loss with Cultural Sensitivity- 90 Minutes
Approved for 1.5 CE Credit Hours through APFSP
Open to non-licensed and licensed deathcare, medical and mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams.
Heart and Heritage is a course designed to help deathcare professionals communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals and families experiencing loss, with a focus on cultural sensitivity. This course addresses the importance of understanding cultural differences in the grieving process and provides the tools needed to have respectful, informed conversations about loss. Whether you’re working with diverse communities or addressing personal cultural beliefs, this course will deepen your ability to honor each family’s unique needs during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
Course Objectives:
- Gain insights into the diverse cultural approaches to grief and loss.
- Learn strategies for effectively communicating with grieving individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
- Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in deathcare and the impact of culturally informed practices on the grieving process.
- Develop the skills to navigate challenging conversations about grief, death, and mourning with respect and compassion.
Approved for 1.5 Hours of CE Credit through APFSP
Open to non-licensed and licensed deathcare, medical and mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams.
Bridging the Divide focuses on uncovering and addressing implicit biases that can hinder culturally competent care in deathcare settings. This course begins by defining implicit bias and exploring its roots in personal and societal influences. Participants will engage in reflective exercises to identify their own unconscious biases and learn strategies for minimizing their impact on professional interactions. Using case studies and group discussions, the course will illustrate how implicit bias can affect the care provided to grieving families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Attendees will leave with actionable tools for fostering more inclusive practices that honor cultural differences and build trust.
Course Objectives:
- Identify Implicit Bias in Deathcare Practices: Learn to recognize how unconscious biases manifest in interactions with grieving families.
- Understand the Impact of Implicit Bias: Explore the ways implicit bias can influence communication, decision-making, and service delivery in deathcare.
- Develop Strategies to Mitigate Bias: Practice techniques to reduce the influence of implicit bias in professional settings, including mindfulness and self-reflection.
- Enhance Cultural Competence in Care: Implement practices that prioritize cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in end-of-life and grief care.
This course is a call to action for deathcare professionals to take a closer look at the ways unconscious prejudices shape their work and to commit to more equitable, culturally responsive care.