ADEC has rolled out a newly revised member benefit... the networking groups. These are special intereset groups in the field of thanatology for the specific purpose of helping professionals and students link to each other regarding specific areas.
Our list includes networking groups on:
- LGBT
- Grief @ Work
- Pet Loss
- Chaplaincy/Spiritual Care
- Military
- Buddhism and Thanatology
- Bereavment Support Groups
- Grief and Families
- Grief Camps
- Bridging Research and Practice
- Grief and Death Education
- Hospital-Based Bereavement Programs
- School Crisis Intervention Programs
- Children's Programs
- Gerontology
- Suicide Prevention
- Funeral Home After Care
- Sibling Loss
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Art & Thanatology
- Hospice
The networking groups are member only benefits but are well worth the time and resources. There are many areas of thanatology that are not represented and we would love to have new members who would lead groups in those areas which include but are not limited to:
- HIV Education & Prevention
- Emergency Management
- First Responders
- Humor & Loss
- Near Death Experiences
- Organ Tissue Precurement
- Private Practice
- Violence/Trauma/Homicide
- Funeral Directors
- Nurses in End-of-life Care
- Palliative Care Doctors
- Rituals & Thanatology
- Employment Opportunities in End-of-Life Care
- Grant Writing and Funding for Thanatology
- Twin Loss
- Literature & Thanatology
- Alzheimers & Dementia
If you are interested in joining ADEC, please go to www.adec.org. If you want to know more information about networking groups or would like to propose one, please see the networking group section under membership benefits. My email is there and I am happy to answer any questions.
Have a great summer.
Jennifer