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Messiah University Jazz Ensemble

 William Stowman and Todd Goranson, conductors
High Center, Parmer Hall
Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.

By the Bog of Cats

Written by Marina Carr
Directed by Daniel Inouye

"Loosely based on Euripides' tragedy Medea, this is the prophetic tale of Hester Swane, an Irish Traveller, who attempts to come to terms with a lifetime of abandonment in a world where all whom she has loved have discarded her. Set on the bleak, ghostly landscape of the Bog of Cats, this provocative drama discloses one woman's courageous attempts to lay claim to that which is hers, as her world is torn in two. Hester's long-term lover, Carthage Kilbride, with whom she has a seven-year-old daughter, is selling her "down the river" for the promise of land and wealth through a marriage with the local big farmer's daughter. In the final moments of the action, we witness a woman provoked beyond the limits of human endurance. By the Bog of Cats is a furious, uncompromising tale of greed and betrayal, of murder and profound self-sacrifice."

Climenhaga Building, Poorman Black Box Theater
Oct. 3-5, 8 p.m.
Oct. 6, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $10—Adults; $7—MU Students (w/ID), MU Employees (w/ID), Youth (under 18) & Seniors (60+)
*Tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free for Opening Night!* Tickets can be purchased online at messiah.edu/tickets, by phone at 717-691-6036, or at the door as available. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

The Bridge Center for Continuing Education at Messiah University and Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC are jointly offering 8, 3-credit CE courses for licensed social workers, and those holding a master's or doctoral degree in the profession. Attendees can complete each course as a stand alone CE offering, or participate in all 8 courses by the end of 2024 and earn an Advance Practice Certificate in Holistic Bereavement Care from the Bridge Center for Continuing Education at Messiah University and Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC.

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Description:

The nation’s ethnically diverse population is progressively becoming the rising majority. Social workers in various settings regularly encounter persons of multicultural dissent navigating life- threatening illnesses or the death of someone loved. Culturally competent bereavement practice necessitates practitioners hold an understanding of ethnically diverse religious/spiritual death- related practices. This interactive course examines the four prominent minority groups beliefs and customs in connection with the biopsychosocial assessment/treatment process. These groups form the basis of a small group case study of a practitioner engaging with a bereaved adult examining a religious/spiritual matter.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the death-related beliefs and practices of the four prominent minority groups.

2. Summarize personally one’s attitude towards death, grief expression, and death-related practices from a cultural perspective.

3. Construct a case study of an interaction with an ethnically diverse bereaved adult examining a religious/spiritual matter.

Instructional Methods:

Instructional methods will include large/small group discussion, polling, self-reflection, reflective dialogue, and case study. Attendees will receive a training guide at the start of the course.

Relevance to Social Work Profession:

Participants will advance their understanding of ethnically diverse adult patient/client death- related care practices, self-awareness, and demonstrate engagement strategies applicable to religious/spiritually sensitive bereavement practice.

Learn more about presenter, Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT

"NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors."

For questions related to course content, contact (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com).

For registration questions, contact bridgecenter@messiah.edu.

Refunds and Cancellation Policy:  Registration cancellation made by the registrant via email to bridgecenter@messiah.edu or through the registration system at least 10 business days prior to the course date will be eligible to receive a refund less $10 administration fee. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and course name, date. Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the course will not be eligible for a refund. Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund.

Rescheduling the course may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment. If rescheduling is necessary, all registered persons will be contacted via email.

Educational/Resource Support Statement:  The information to be provided during this course is to be given as information only, generally applicable to members of the community, and not tailored to anyone individual’s needs.  Nothing to be presented during the course is meant to diagnose or treat a medical or behavioral health condition and is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.

ADA Statement:  If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate your needs to julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com a minimum of three business days prior to event date.  We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.