August 16, 2002

What's Happening

HOPES seminars
The MGH HOPES (Helping our Patients and Families through Education and Support) program will offer several classes and seminars this month. Michael McElhinny, an oncology chaplain, will offer "Fear of Death: Spiritual Resources," Aug. 26, from noon to 1 pm. Paula Rauch, MD, a child psychiatrist, will hold a class on the impact of parenting with cancer Aug. 27, from 11 am to noon. Kate Binda, LICSW, an oncology social worker, will offer a seminar on some simple steps to reduce stress Aug. 21, from noon to 1 pm. "Chemotherapy 101: What you should know," will be held Aug. 23 and 29, from noon to 1 pm. All events will be held in the Cancer Resource Room on Cox 1. Seminars and drop-in support groups are free. No prior registration is required. Creative Expressions/Poetry Workshops and drop-in yoga classes will resume in September. For more information, call the Cancer Resource Room at (617) 724-1822 or the HOPES program at (617) 72-HOPES.

Clinical Pastoral Education Program fellowship
Through funding from the Kenneth B. Schwartz Center and the MGH Department of Nursing, fellowships now are available for the winter 2002 MGH Clinical Pastoral Education Program. The program is open to individuals from any discipline who work directly with patients and/or families in a health care setting and who wish to integrate
spiritual caregiving skills into their professional practice. Four Kenneth B. Schwartz Fellowships will be awarded to caregivers who have a minimum of two years of nursing experience. The program is part time and will run from Jan. 7 through May 17, 2003. Sessions will be held every Monday – excluding Jan. 21 and April 1 – from 9 am to 5 pm. Additional hours will be negotiated for the clinical component. All applications are due by Sept. 1. For more information or to receive an application, contact the MGH Chaplaincy at (617) 726-2220.