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“The Transformative Nature of Grief”
October 4, 5, & 6, 2012
Please mark your calendar's, submit your conference requests to your employer, start your fundraising.... please join our Multi-Disciplinary Conference - for families and the professionals who care for them.
Want to be on a Conference Committee?
We will be having our first Conference committee meeting in February. We are looking for conference committee volunteers….what would you like to help with? Design, Fundraising, Hospitality, Volunteer Coordinator, Conference Concierge, Touchstone Volunteers, Marketing, MISS Store, Kids Kamp, Memorial Service, Photography & Videography, Audio/Visual, Slide show presentation, CEU's, Scholarships, Registration, Print/Graphic Design, Vendors/Exhibitors, Grandparent Committee….let us know…..
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email Monica.
Do you live outside of AZ? Would still like to help with the conference? Email Kathy and she'll tell you how you can help.
When will online registration open for Conference?
It should be up and running in the next couple of weeks...check back here or be on the lookout for announcements in our eNews!
Conference Location
Conference is being held at:
Fiesta Resort
2100 S. Priest Drive (MAP)
Tempe, Arizona 85282
$99/night room rate for single and double occupancy, includes complimentary shuttle within a 5 mile radius which includes Sky Harbor Airport.
MISS Chapters, Facilitators, Mentors:
We would like to showcase your MISS outreach, events, chapter at the 2012 MISS Conference.
Please contact Kara.Jones@MISSFoundation.org with your ideas and for more information!
Kids in Sympathy and Support - Kid's Camp
2012 Kids Camp: Once again
the MISS Foundation will host a concurrent children's event during
the Parental Bereavement Conference. Ages 5 - 17. More information will be coming soon.
Not appropriate for children under age 4.
2010 Photo Gallery
Take a look at our photo galleries from the 2010 MISS Conference:
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.
CEUs for nurses, behavioral health/social workers, physicians, psychiatrists,
and chaplains will be provided through accrediting bodies.
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 concurrent 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.
Who are the Conference Event Planners?
We have honest to goodness event planners "in charge" of the Transformative Nature of Grief Conference – Oct 4, 5 & 6 – 2012 at the Fiesta Resort. I'm proud to introduce you to Andrea Evans and Monica McQueen. Monica will be taking the lead in the planning.
A note from Monica:
I have been planning non-profit events, corporate events, and weddings for nearly eight years, and I have a strong background in marketing and advertising from seven years in account service at a national advertising agency. My passion for helping MISS came about through working on the Evening of Kindness, but it continues because I also experienced two miscarriages.
A note from Andrea:
I became introduced to MISS through my good friend and MISS Board Member, Bettina Nava. Since becoming involved with the organization I have sadly needed to refer your services to several friends, colleagues and organizations here in the Valley. I don't know what these people would have done without the help of MISS.
2012 Conference Registration
Conference registration information will be coming soon. In the meantime, save the date! And feel free to sign up for our Conference Mailing list:
