This is a grief support companion training program for those who are new to companioning the bereaved and/or those who are currently supporting the bereaved in various capacities and want to hone their skills.
The companioning model can greatly enhance—any support for the bereaved, by a counselor, social worker, hospice worker, chaplain, support group facilitator, minister, funeral home employee, nurse, physician, spiritual director, friend, or family member. Deadline to register: Feb 20, 2021

Average Cost: $$$$    Cost of $495 includes $55 non-refundable deposit, all five training days, four books, handouts and materials, meals, and CEUs.
Some financial assistance is available, if needed.

Environment: Lake / Pond, Prairie / Grassland, River / Stream, Woods

Environmentally Sustainable: Yes!
Come visit our restored prairie!
Siena Retreat Center's geothermal heating and cooling system reduces our carbon footprint.

Language: English

Start Date: 3/20/2021

End Date: 7/17/2021

Event Length: 120 days

Event Leaders: Melissa Minkley and Ann Marie Uselmann

Training/Lineage: Melissa Minkley, MSW, CT, is the co-founder of Healing Life’s Losses Grief Support Services and is a social worker with over 25 years of experience in psychosocial oncology and bereavement counseling. She is the Executive Director of Healing Hearts of Waukesha County.experience of loss has given Melissa insight into the impact grief has on individuals, families and friends.

Ann Marie Uselmann, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience journeying with those who have significant health issues, as well as those in grief. She provides grief counseling at Ad Pacem—Toward Peace Counseling, in addition to working with individuals affected by cancer at Froedtert Hospital and The Medical College of Wisconsin.

Total Number of Rooms: 67

Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options

Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals