Elizabeth Schandelmeier/Howling Lion Grief Support

06/22/2026

02/20/2026

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So pleased to share that Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW, APHSW-C, FT, senior bereavement counselor, Family Hospice, has been named the 2026 Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker of the Year by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.

Elizabeth will accept the award at the organization's May conference, where she will also be presenting.

There is so much to be said about Elizabeth's contributions to the care of patients and families, her advocacy, her leadership, her innovation, and her mentorship.

For today, we simply want to extend our congratulations to Elizabeth on this huge honor, and we hope you will join us in doing so.

02/18/2026

Association for Death Education and Counseling: 2026 Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, USA | March 4-7, 2026  The Association for Death Education and Counseling is an international, prof…

08/04/2025

It was really fun to extend my understanding of loss to corporate leadership roles, transitioning out of them, and why this can be really hard for some.

Many professionals now appear to be staying in their roles longer than ever, including a host of CEOs and board directors. Could how we deal with death be connected to how we put off job transitions or retirement? Two experts discuss.

06/10/2025

My first academic journal article :)

It was a Monday, and first up was a support request by a person dying from progressive neurodegenerative disease. She requested counseling for herself and

05/03/2025

Thank you Fourth River Therapy for hosting!

04/29/2025

04/16/2025

Join me!

03/20/2025

Join us next week for Grief Talks 2025, "Grief Across the Lifespan"

Our NO COST, FREE CEUs, ACT 48 CREDIT 2025 Grief Talks Conference “Grief Across the Lifespan” is happening virtually March 26th – featuring great speakers li...

03/18/2025

What an amazing opportunity!