Bridging the Gap: A Shared Calling
Denver, Colorado

Come together for a morning of networking, education, appreciation, and open house in order to improve quality of care and family experience.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 8am-12pm

Horan & McConaty Chapel

11150 E Dartmouth Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

Objectives:

Build relationships with end-of-life and death-care professionals to improve quality of care for those experiencing loss.

Understand what happens at the funeral home to prepare and inform families.

Identify risks, contributors and strategies for reducing burnout and compassion fatigue.

Who Should Attend:

Hospice Professionals, Clergy, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Victim’s Advocates, Therapists, Volunteers, Companions, Death Doulas, Death Care Professionals

Timeline of Events:

8:00-8:30am Coffee & Welcome

8:30-10:00am Bridging the Gap: A Shared Calling Presented by Dr. Jason Troyer

10:00-10:15am Community Caregiver Award Presentation

10:15-12:00pm Horan & McConaty Open House and Networking

Tours of the Horan & McConaty Campus to include:

Care Center

Chapel

HeartLight Center

Cremation Gardens

*Breakfast Will Be Served

Register Here!

A Shared Calling, A Shared Burden:

How Professionals Can Serve Families Seamlessly and Avoid Burnout

An Educational Presentation from Dr. Jason Troyer

Hospice professionals, healthcare professionals, therapists, companions, first responders, clergy, and funeral professionals all share many of the same career-related stressors and an increased risk of burnout. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Troyer provides strategies for reducing compassion fatigue and burnout. He also addresses many of the myths and concerns related to each profession and facilitates discussion about how families can be served seamlessly.

Horan & McConaty Open House:

Knowing what to expect from a funeral home will improve outcomes for families and reduce commonly expressed fears, anxiety and stressors. Tour facilitaties, get answers to frequently asked questions, and learn about what happens at the funeral home.