Many families feel the loss of a loved one more strongly during the holiday season. In this 60 minute online session, Chris will focus on how families can navigate their grief during the holidays. It is designed for family members and friends who are bereaved after caring for someone who died from an advanced disease or terminal illness. It offers guidance and support to help you navigate grief and find ways to care for yourself while honouring your loved one’s memory during the challenging holiday period. The empty chair at the table during the holiday period can bring up complicated emotions and challenge your previous traditions. This session will help you consider how to approach the holidays and consider new traditions to honour your loved and help you care for yourself during this time.

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In this 1 hour session, an experienced palliative care nurse will explain the role of caring for someone who has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness or advanced disease. This is a great opportunity to get informed and prepare for the path ahead. Find out about:

• the role of caring for someone with a life-limiting illness
• how to plan ahead and have important conversations with the person you are caring for
• essential information, services, resources, and tools that can help
• the importance of prioritising your own health and wellbeing while caring

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Leona Molloy

Leona has lived and worked as a nurse in Melbourne for 16 years. Specialising in both community and hospital based Palliative. She is passionate about supporting patients and their carers living with life limiting conditions.

Many people do not like to think about dying, but we know that outcomes are better if people are prepared and know what to expect ahead of time. In this 1 hour session, an experienced palliative care nurse will explain what to expect in the last weeks of life. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions and be reassured about the dying process and understand the carer’s role at end of life. Find out:

• how to recognise that the person is getting closer to dying
• how to provide comfort to that person
• how to manage common end of life symptoms
• what services and supports are available
• what to do following a death

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Leona Molloy

Leona has lived and worked as a nurse in Melbourne for 16 years. Specialising in both community and hospital based Palliative. She is passionate about supporting patients and their carers living with life limiting conditions.

This free one-hour online session is designed for family members and friends who are bereaved after caring for someone who died from an advanced disease or terminal illness. It offers guidance and support to help you navigate grief, understand its effects, and find ways to care for yourself while honouring your loved one’s memory.

• How do different people experience and respond to grief?
• What strategies can bring comfort during bereavement?
• What should I avoid while grieving?
• How does grief impact physical health?
• What can I do to take care of myself while grieving?

This session is for anyone grieving after the loss of a loved one due to an advanced illness. Whether your loss is recent, or some time has passed, this session provides helpful insights and guidance for navigating your journey.

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Chris Hall AM

Chris is a psychologist who has developed a specialisation in the field of grief and bereavement. He has extensive experience as both a clinician and a grief educator.