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Pet Loss Hotline Training Day

Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 8:00am to 5:00pm

Schurman Hall

Q: What is the Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline? 
A: The Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline is a volunteer service provided by Cornell University Veterinary Student in which we answer phone calls from pet owners who are grieving over the loss or future loss of a pet. Our mission is to provide a compassionate community service as well as a valuable educational experience for future doctors of veterinary medicine. Student volunteers have the opportunity to develop their counseling skills, including active listening, understanding and empathy for their clients’ concerns, beliefs, and emotions.

 

 Q: What about this Training Day?
A: Glad you asked! The Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline Training Day is one full day (8:00AM-5:00ishPM) on November 18, and after you do this training day you can volunteer for the rest of your time in vet school! We know 9 hours is a long time, BUT we have some really really cool speakers coming, and we provide you with Breakfast AND Lunch AND it is required to complete the course!


Q: Wait, you can get class credit for this?
A: Why yes, yes you can! VTMED 6736 - Pet Loss and Bereavement Counseling Course is a 0.5 credit distribution course held in the Spring Distribution Period. There are only a few requirements to complete the class. And don't worry if you missed our Fall Lecture, we will have another great lecture in the Spring.

- Attend Training (8-9 hours)- Saturday, November 18, 2016

- Staff approximately 5 hotline shifts (3 hours each)

- Attend either a Fall OR Spring lecture (1 hour)

- Attend rounds (1-2 hours)

- Write a one page reflection on a call

This event is funded by the GPSAFC and open to the graduate community.

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