Rebuilding After Receiving A Life-Threatening Diagnosis

SOUTHBURY — “How You Rebuild After Being Diagnosed with a Life-Threatening Illness” is the topic of a program hosted by Brownstein Jewish Family Service on Thursday, March 18, from 1 to 2:30 pm, at the Jewish Federation, 444 Main Street North. This workshop, led by Kendall Palladino, focuses on living fully while coming to terms with a difficult diagnosis.

Topics include dealing with the complete reaction to the loss of health after a recent diagnosis. The workshop is open both to caregivers, family members, and to those diagnosed with the illness.

Mr Palladino is the director of spiritual and bereavement services for Regional Hospice. Since 1996, he has worked in bereavement care in various settings; since January 2001, he has worked in his current position.

He directs the Healing Hearts Center for Grieving Children and Families, which serves nearly 1,000 bereaved children, parents, and adults each year and was recently recognized nationally by Premier Cares and Met Life for its positive outcomes in care for grieving people and its innovative approaches to supporting caregivers.

Mr Palladino is currently working on his dissertation for his doctorate in spiritual and bereavement care at Princeton Theological Seminary / Princeton University.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To register for this workshop, call 203-267-3177, extension 105.