Camp STARS
The camp is staffed by experienced, nurturing counselors, social workers, chaplains and trained volunteers who guide the affected families through the grieving process and begin the healing. It’s a chance to let go, bond with family members, make new friends, face sorrow and accept the light that can follow. There are plenty of opportunities for enlightenment, spirituality, learning and just plain fun.
Our fellows train as volunteers and can choose to participate in a group that would best enhance their practice.
The Art of Palliation
Palliative Care strives to mitigate the totality of suffering in the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains of people living with serious illness. The optimal care of such complex patients requires the integration of multiple healthcare providers and many technical skills. Among the most challenging skills to teach or acquire are experiential and collaborative approaches to care, self-reflection, and self-care.
To address this challenge, we are offering a unique six-part art museum-based curriculum designed to foster core palliative care clinical competencies including reflective practice, self-awareness, and interprofessional and team communication.
Fellow's Process Group
On approximately eight occasions over the course of the year, the fellows meet together for a Process Group. Intended to provide a safe space in which fellows can discuss the emotional nature of their work, these groups are led by Elizabeth Strabo, MSW, a palliative care social worker who serves as a facilitator and non-evaluative, non-biased presence.