MONTHLY VIRTUAL SEMINARS

Presented by: Ms. Kathleen Bohannon, MSW, CT As a Psychosocial Manager, working at Bayada Hospice, Kathleen has had many opportunities to design and participate in Legacy Work at end of life. Legacy Work is about living in a way that is intentional and allows one the opportunity to leave a unique mark on the world. Kathleen will explore the rich meaning of Legacy Work and will show some specific legacy projects.

Presented by: Mr. Bruce Posten and Ms. Karen Miller. Bruce and Karen are both retired from the Reading Eagle Company. They will give some background on cultural and social attitudes towards death, and the history of newspaper obituaries. They will give insight on the written obituary as a journey to understanding yourself and others, and address issues of control before and after you’re gone. We will learn about the different approaches toward obituaries. Remembering the deceased – formulaic, hagiography, eulogy, tribute, narrative remembrance. How do you want to appear in public?

Presented by: Johanna Bergey, LCSW, ACHP-SW. Johanna is a Palliative Care Social Worker at Tower Health. She is one of the very many healthcare heroes working during this unique and challenging time. Josie will explore thoughts on what you think end of life should look like and what patients and families are currently experiencing at end of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. She will give insight on what Reading Hospital is doing to help patients and families and discuss how staff in other settings can help their patients.

Berks Community Television - Our monthly TV program hosted by Judith Wechter who has volunteered with the Coalition for over a decade. Seminar guests: Mr. Bruce Posten and Ms. Karen Miller. Bruce and Karen are both retired from the Reading Eagle Company. They will give some background on cultural and social attitudes towards death, and the history of newspaper obituaries. They will give insight on the written obituary as a journey to understanding yourself and others, and address issues of control before and after you’re gone. We will learn about the different approaches toward obituaries. Remembering the deceased – formulaic, hagiography, eulogy, tribute, narrative remembrance. How do you want to appear in public?