Webinars & Virtual Events
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. MST/Arizona
Can words heal? How can poetry become a medicine for the soul?
Venture into this realm of passionate prose to explore the healing benefits of reading and writing poetry, as well as how lingering with a poem can be used as an object of mindfulness.
The official inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix, Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski, will lead a reading anddiscussion of poems that speak to our unique role and challenges as caregivers. You’ll engage in a fewbrief writing exercises with the option to share your words – if you choose. This promises to be anuplifting 90-minute workshop for all caregivers.
Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski is the founding director of Revisionary Arts, a nonprofit that uses poetry to explore self-care and healing through poetry. Additionally, she’s the creator of Verses for Vets, a poetic medicine program for veterans at ASU, and she serves as the faculty editor of Grey Matter, the medical poetry journal at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. Her work as a medical humanist and poet has been featured on the TEDx stage and NPR, and at the Mayo Clinic and Banner-University Medical Center-Phoenix.
“Dr. D” is a full-time caregiver to her 26-year-old son with nonverbal Autism, epilepsy, and other disabilities. She also was her mother’s caregiver while in hospice. Visit her work at www.revisionaryarts.org and www.rdpoet.com.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. MST/Arizona
Cameron Svendsen, MSW, LCSW, will provide a comprehensive description of hospice service for patients and families, focusing on practical and compassionate approaches to end-of-life care. Through clear communication strategies and real-life testimonials, Mr. Svendsen will illustrate how early hospice care can lead to better symptom management and more meaningful family interactions.
Cameron Svendsen is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and author with over 25 years of service in healthcare. He co-founded Palliative Care Alliance, a trailblazing program extending support to patients with chronic and serious illnesses in the comfort of their homes. Currently, Cameron serves as Chief Strategy Officer for a select group of innovative healthcare companies in Phoenix. He enlightens audiences on topics including brain health, senior home care, and advanced care planning. His new book, Finally Fearless, delves into the human psyche, offering a profound exploration of our innate fear of death and dying, guiding us toward understanding and acceptance.