 SHD is actively involved in educating the public about end-of-life issues as part of the California Coalition for Compassionate Care
. During the past year over 400 congregations and community groups have requested SHD materials to help the individuals and families they serve think about and prepare for end of life medical decisions.
Are you part of an organization interested in addressing end-of-life issues? Contact SHD at (916) 484-2485 or e-mail: [email protected] Education Materials
Ø Decisions series (set of originals)
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Finding Your Way booklet (25 copies)
Ø Talking It Over discussion guide
Ø Decisions Series A six-part series of one-page articles about making decisions at the end of life. Ideal as church bulletin or newsletter inserts. Also available in Spanish. (click here to preview the Decisions bulletins)Ø
Finding Your Way: A Guide for End-of-Life Medical Decisions A 13-page booklet to help individuals and their families plan before serious illness occurs, as well as face end-of-life decisions. Provided as a handout in
adult classes, libraries and brochure racks, this booklet is also used by healthcare professionals when counseling patients. Also available in Spanish.
(click here for more information about Finding Your Way)
(click here to preview Finding Your Way) Ø Talking It Over: A Guide for Group Discussions on End-of-Life Decisions
Designed for lay discussion leaders, the guide provides the format and exercises for three on-hour seesions: "Exploring Your Personal Views", Talking with Loved Ones" and "Making Tough Decisions". The exercises used in
Talking It Over are also available in Spanish and Tagalog. (One exercise - the Personal Reflection Survey - is also being translated into Chinese and Vietnamese.)With the support of grant funds, the
Community Education Kit is available for $15 to organizations in California. If the cost is a barrier, it will be provided at no charge. Groups outside California may purchase the Kit for
$35 (includes shipping/handling). Click here for ordering information Leaders' Trainings During 2000 SHD conducted 11 "Helping People Prepare" trainings
throughout California with support from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The California Endowment. Trainings focused on facilitation skills and Talking It Over materials.
320 trainees from Chico to San Diego attended, representing faith communities, healthcare organizations, senior groups, hospices, community organizations, educators and individuals.
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