MADD California LER Program Book 2020 - IE

DEATH NOTIFICATION TRAINING

DEL I VER I NG NEWS WI TH COMPASS ION FOR THE B EREAVED AND CONCERN FOR THE MESS ENGER

A TRAINING DEVELOPED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, CLERGY, CHAPLAINS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, COUNSELORS, ADVOCATES AND OTHER HELPING PROFESSIONALS. Most people who have suffered the sudden loss of a loved one are haunted by the trauma of being notified. While there is no easy way to impart bad news, there are helpful techniques for delivering news that can be both beneficial to the survivor and messenger. MADD Southern California now offers death notification trainings. This training is designed to leave you with a greater understanding of the needs of bereaved individuals and appreciate the complexities of your role as a messenger.

● How to determine the Messenger ● Stress and the Messenger ● Attitude for Delivery ● Trauma Recovery ● Assessing Your Schemas ● Coping Strategies Following Sudden Death

● Grief vs. Mourning ● Crime Victim Compensation ● Viewing the Body ● Viewing of Photos or Videos

● Factors Which Influence Survivors Stress ● Practices for Proper Death Notification

If you would like more information, contact Patricia Rillera MADD California State Executive Director

MADD California 5455 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 150, Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 838-6199 Ext. 6654 / pat.rillera@madd.org

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