February 2020

Page A37 FEBRUARY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A The Fan Man, Inc. Fans Calendars Urns Register Books Dresses Advertising Specialties John Mannion “WhatEver You Need” 1-800-671-8280 Cell: 803-417-2940 Thefanman@comporium.net bankersadvertising.com/thefanman 2020 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Miami, FL • April 24-26 The premier event for women in funeral service! Generate new ideas for your business and create lasting friendships with other women in funeral service! nfda.org/pwc News Educational ContinueD New Catalog Released of Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s Educational Seminars FORT COLLINS,CO— The Center for Loss and Life Transition has announced the publication of their 2020- 2021 Educational Seminars for Bereavement Caregivers catalog. The Center for Loss and Life Transition is dedi- cated to the education and support of both the bereaved and bereavement caregivers. The 2020 course offerings and dates are as follows: Febru- ary 10-13, Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies; April 6-9 Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training; May 4-7, Companioning Bereaved Parents; June 8-11, Living with Meaning and purpose in Your Life; June 22-25, Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Grief; July 6-9, Ex- ploring the Depression of Grief; July 20-23, Becoming an Effective Grief Educator; August 3-6, Support Group Fa- cilitator Training; August 24-27, PTSD: Companioning the Traumatized Griever; September 14-17, Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training; October 5-8, Suicide Grief: Companioning the Mourner; November 9-12, Grief Com- panioning Skills Training; and December 7-10, Under- standing and Responding to Complicated Mourning. Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s seminars have evolved out of a de- mand for concise yet comprehensive information in the area of death education and counseling. During these four-day training sessions, Dr. Wolfelt will teach practi- cal ways to “companion” people in grief. These seminars are designed to meet the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds, including hospice staff and volunteers, men- tal health care providers, social workers, clergy, school per- sonnel, funeral directors, nurses and physicians, students and other interested professionals, as well as lay people. Author, educator, and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt serves as director of the Center for Loss and Life Tran- sition in Fort Collins, CO. A past recipient of the As- sociation for Death Education and Counseling’s Death Educator Award, he also serves on the faculty at the Uni- versity of Colorado Medical School in the Department of Family Medicine. He is the author of numerous books on grief and loss and is often consulted by popular media sources on a variety of grief related topics. The Educational Seminars catalog is available in both physical and digital formats. To view and to learn more about Dr. Wolfelt’s bereavement caregiver trainings, visit www.centerforloss.com/trainings or call 970-226-6050. MKJ Announces 2020 Seminar Programming Shapiro has written five books, including  Best Prac- tices are Stupid , which was named the best innova- tion book of the year by 800-CEO-READ. His sixth book, Invisible So- lutions , will be published in March 2020. In his lat- est book, Shapiro outlines 25 templates that he be- lieves can solve any business problem. Shapiro will lead summit attendees through a hands-on experience, teach- ing them how apply his tools and find solutions to their re- al-world challenges. Whether you prefer the beach or the slopes, MKJ of- fers the summit at two differ- ent upscale resorts so guests can experience their favorite location – or both. Vail, CO –March 2-4, 2020 The Arrabelle Resort was fashioned after a European ski model. No hotel deliv- ers this experience as well as the Arrabelle Resort at Vail Square. Enjoy lavish accom- modations at one of Amer- ica’s most iconic ski resorts. MKJ negotiated an event rate, hundreds of dollars be- low the rack rate. Reminiscent of grand Eu- ropean resorts and designed around a hub of entertain- ment, The Arrabelle features a delightful plaza at the heart of Lionshead Village with an open-air ice rink, shop- ping, and dining. Comple- mented with direct access to Vail Mountain via the Ea- gle Bahn Gondola just steps away is the best ski-in, ski- out experience of any resort MKJ seminar guests have ever experienced. The Arra- belle is convenience, appeal, and elegance wrapped in one luxurious package. Naples, FL –March 16-18, 2020 LaPlaya Beach & Golf Re- sort is the only luxury, true beachfront property in Na- ples. Having just completed a $30 million remodeling of hotel rooms and public areas, it represents the best value on Naples beach. Relax un- der the sun, sit by a cascad- ing-falls pool, sip cocktails on the beach early in the day, and enjoy fine cuisine at din- ner practically on the beach. Indulge in the exotic spa or simply enjoy your luxury ho- tel room. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort allows you to re- vitalize while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Southwest Florida. MKJ’s seminars have con- sistently been fully approved by the Academy of Profes- sional Funeral Service Prac- tice and nearly every state; however, every state has its own requirements. MKJ does not guarantee accredita- tion hours for every hour of presentations. Contact MKJ at 888-655-1566 for more information or register on- line at mkjmarketing.com . Continued from Page A36 9:41AM 100% http://www.nomispublications.com Search 1-800-321-7479 • POBox5159,Youngstown,Ohio 44514 • Fax:1-800-321-9040 info@nomispublications.com www.nomispublications.com website options designed to assist with Your Trade Work Your Rea l Source . Anywhere. Anytime.