Help in grief: New training for hospice companions in Offenbach

Help in grief: New training for hospice companions in Offenbach

The ecumenical hospice movement in Offenbach specializes in accompanying people in their last phase of life and supporting mourners. Around 50 volunteers are currently involved in this important work. A new qualification course for death managers was launched to convey the necessary skills for this sensitive challenge. op-online.de reports that Gregor Schwing, a voluntary death rescue manager, recently successfully completed its course. Schwing, who was looking for a volunteer after his retirement, was particularly characterized by his interest in the hospice movement and has been accompanied by four people in their last stages of life since the course of the course.

The qualification course includes both theoretical and practical components. Participants are given the opportunity to accompany a nursing service and hospital in hospitals. Through these experiences, the volunteers can meet individual needs as far as the frequency and content of the discussions concern. In addition to the end of death, a mourning support for people who are looking for support for the loss of a relative is also offered.

new courses for mourning companions

In September, another course for mourning companions will begin, which lasts until April 2026. During this time, the ecumenical hospice movement regularly conveys offers such as GE (h) and mourning cafes. These activities are particularly important for all those who have experienced a loss and are in a process of grief. The topics of dying, saying goodbye, death and loss are a central part of the training in the mourning support, which of Federal Association of Mourning E. V. (BVT e. V.) is supported.

The qualification course for grief accompaniment, which is created over a period of one and a half years, is aimed at mourning and employees in hospice and palliative care facilities, pastoral care and hospitals. In order to be able to participate in this course, certain requirements such as the minimum age of 24 years as well as the willingness to experience self -awareness and psychological resilience are required. Through special modules, the participants learn how to accompany mourners by phases of dealing with losses and transitional experiences.

training opportunities in death and mourning accompaniment

The training for life, death and mourning support is offered in various courses. A course that takes place in Salzburg comprises a total of 120 teaching units and 40 hours of internship, such as the Hospiz Salzburg . These courses are structured in such a way that an intensive examination of the topics related to dying and the support of more mourners is possible.

Participation in these programs not only requires the participants' commitment, but also the willingness to self -reflect and teamwork. Interested parties should consider the opportunity to continue their education in this area in order to help others in difficult life situations. The demand for such qualifications is great in the voluntary work and in professional life.