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“Exploring Mindful Grief: A Journey for Families and Professionals”

September 2, 3,  & 4, 2010

Conference Schedule

CEUs for nurses, behavioral health/social workers, physicians, psychiatrists, and chaplains will be provided through accrediting bodies.

Conference Location

Conference is being held at:

Fiesta Resort

2100 S. Priest Drive (MAP)
Tempe, Arizona 85282

Fiesta Resort website

Reservations website

$69/night room rate for single and double occupancy, includes complimentary shuttle within a 5 mile radius which includes Sky Harbor Airport.


MISS Chapters and MISS Facilitators:

We would like to showcase your MISS Chapter at the 2010 MISS Conference.

Please submit your photo-montage, slideshow or Power Point Presentation of your individual MISS events and or members to Shannon LaRance at Shannon@missfoundation.org.

Deadline for MISS Chapter Photo Montage Submissions: August 15, 2010


Kids in Sympathy and Support - Kid's Camp

2010 Kids Camp: Once again the MISS Foundation will host a three day children's event during the Parental Bereavement Conference. Ages 5 - 17.

Not appropriate for children under age 4.


2008 Photo Gallery
Take a look at our photo gallery from the 2008 MISS Conference!   [Gallery]

 

2010 Conference Overview

This unique conference is an education of both the mind and the heart. It is a rare opportunity for bereaved children, teens and adults to come together with compassionate professionals in a rare learning experience.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone bereaved as a result of a child's death should attend this conference. Additionally, social workers, psychologists, nurses, physicians, first responders, funeral directors, professors, school counselors, clergy and spiritual leaders, and anyone else who may encounter families experiencing a child's death should attend.

What can I expect to learn?
This conference is devoted to helping bereaved parents connect with one another. At the same time, we provide knowledge and support to health care professionals through creative workshops and lectures in the field of death and dying. Our objective is to inform on issues related to compassionate psychosocial care and evidence based practice, explore personal death experiences and provide an opportunity to collaborate and network with others in the field.

What about bereaved children?
This conference will feature a 3 day grieving children's experience "Kids in Sympathy and Support" camp and teen program for children ages 5 - 17.

This conference is not appropriate for children under age 5.


2010 Conference Registration

Online Conference registration ends on August 31 at 5:30 pm MST. After that date and time we will be manually processing registrations using the Walk-up Registration Form. Please print and complete registration information and bring this form with you to registration.

    • Regular Registration Fees: (After August 1, 2010)
        • Bereaved Parent - $225 pp ($75/day)
        • Children/Kid's Kamp - $100 pp ($33/day)
        • Student (undergraduate/graduate) - $120 pp ($40/day)
        • MISS Facilitator (includes Facilitator training on Sunday from 9am-Noon) - $140 pp ($33/day)
        • Professionals - $450 pp ($150/day)
    • Fees include: Conference attendance PLUS: Continental Breakfast, morning and afternoon snack, and lunch
      pp=per person





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