Pearson's Funeral Directors Sponsors Professional Seminar

Heritage Hall at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville will be the location of a special workshop by Dr. Alan Wolfelt for professionals. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 9 a.m. to noon, the topic will be “The Art of ‘Companioning’ the Mourner” for caregivers: clergy, nurses, physicians, social workers, counselors, educators and other caring for bereaved people. This workshop is made possible by Pearson’s Funeral Directors and is at no cost to attendees.

About Dr. Wolfelt
Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a psychologist and grief counselor of international reputation, will be the presenter of these programs. A past recipient of the Association for Death Education and Counseling’s Death Educator Award, Dr. Wolfelt is Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition located in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is known throughout the U.S. and Canada for his educational contributions in the areas of both childhood and adult grief. Among his publications are the books, Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart; Healing the Bereaved Child: Grief Gardening; Healing a Spouse’s Grieving Heart; Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies: A Guide for Caregivers; Death and Grief: A Guide for Clergy; Healing Your Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas; and When a Pet Dies.

About Pearson’s Funeral Directors
Started in 1848, Pearson's Funeral Directors provides the community with professional funeral services Still locally owned and operated, today’s Pearson staff holdfast to the tradition of their forefathers while maintaining a beat on the ever-changing needs and desires of its community.

This is a reserved event, so please contact Amanda Keith at (502) 644-9949 to reserve your spot.