Some of the most difficult questions a person will ever face may be centered around the end of life. Intended for clergy, chaplains, lay pastoral caregivers, or others interested in facilitating discussions in their congregations, Closing Conversations: An End-of-Life Care Guide can help you navigate these questions with compassion and confidence. Whether the central person is you, a family or church member, or someone you know, this course can help with answers to those thorny questions and smooth the process for all involved. Topics will include communication of wishes, helpful documents and resources, telling your story, challenges associated with end-of-life care, and much more.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, two optional Zoom meetings will be held on Fridays at 2pm CST/3pm EST. These meetings will not be recorded. The Zoom meetings are to provide opportunities for student input and to meet other students.
Learners will need to obtain this book: The Last Things We Talk About by Rev. Dr. Elizabeth T. Boatwright
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $105
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, optional
Certification or Series: No
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Price: $105
About the Instructor
Gail Compton has extensive education and hands-on experience to guide you through the end-of-life process, whether this is for yourself or someone you love. She is a retired associate pastor for congregational care with the Kimberling City (Missouri) Methodist Church, and is a Certified Lay Minister and Certified Congregational Leader. In addition, she is a Certified Volunteer Chaplain with a local hospice, where she gained valuable insight from individuals and families as they prepared for end-of-life care. At her church, she is lay leader and co-facilitates the GriefShare program and Our Journey of Hope cancer care ministry.
Past Learners Said…
“Gail was an amazing shepherd to us throughout the course. She was supportive, offered resources, shared her
experiences, and provided such caring comments and feedback.”
“I truly appreciated the thoughtful and enlightening comments shared by my classmates, and how Gail, our course
instructor, expanded on them to deepen our understanding. The course also provided practical and compassionate
steps for ministering to others, as well as a valuable guide for our own personal journeys. I look forward to future
courses.”
“I thought the book was very helpful. It is one I will purchase copies of to have as a reference for others.”This course offered practices and strategies to use out of my “Pastoral Tool Kit.”
“Gail Compton was an empathetic instructor…”
“The textbook will serve as a valuable resource because of its practicality, application tips, and readability.”
“The instructor employed the highest degree of professionalism in interactions with students. She utilized listening, affirmation, and reflective communication skills.”
“I love that the course required book was so informative with website resources to help get us prepared. I enjoyed the comparison of other people’s experiences in the book as well as in our class.”
“Gail did an excellent job of responding to each person’s post in a timely manner. She was encouraging and supportive throughout this sensitive course.”
