Free CEU Presentation at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center, Natick, MA
Free CEU Presentation on Understanding Grief and the Brain
Natick, MA – May 15, 2025 – Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center is pleased to invite healthcare professionals to a complimentary CEU presentation, “Beyond the Fog: The Complexities of the Grieving Brain,” on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at 45 Union Street.
Led by Jaye O’Connell, MS, LSW, CAIP, CAGCS, a licensed social worker and certified mindfulness practitioner, the one-hour program offers 1 CEU credit and explores the neurological and emotional impact of grief. Attendees will gain valuable, science-based insights into how the brain processes loss, why grief can be so challenging, and how to recognize signs of Prolonged Grief Disorder.
The session is designed for case managers, social workers, hospital discharge planners, aging life care managers, and others who support aging adults and their families.
Participants will:
- Learn how grief affects the brain and triggers intense emotional responses
- Understand why the brain struggles with the finality of loss
- Explore strategies that help individuals adapt to grief
- Identify signs and responses related to Prolonged Grief Disorder
Light refreshments will be served during the program, and all attendees will receive a complimentary grab & go meal following the event.
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Attendees can register by scanning the QR code provided in promotional materials or by visiting here.
This CEU program is part of Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center’s ongoing commitment to providing education and support for professionals and families navigating the challenges of aging and elder care.
About Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp.
Nonprofit Mary Ann Morse Healthcare offers a continuum of senior living and healthcare services and has been a trusted community senior life resource for residents within the MetroWest region for over 30 years. Mary Ann Morse at Heritage offers traditional, memory care, and mental health assisted living programs for today’s seniors. Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center provides short-term outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, as well as long-term care, including memory, respite, and hospice care. Mary Ann Morse Home Care provides 24/7 Medicare-certified skilled nursing and personal in-home care. As a nonprofit organization, we are deeply committed to our mission of helping seniors to live their best lives and to embrace healthy aging, no matter where they are on life’s journey.
