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148 Exploring Compassionate Coaching and the Power of Grief Improv Theater with Erin Whalen

148 Exploring Compassionate Coaching and the Power of Grief Improv Theater with Erin Whalen

Update: 2025-05-11
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148 Exploring Compassionate Coaching and the Power of Grief Improv Theater with Erin Whalen
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN interviews Erin Whalen, founder of Compassionate Coaching. Erin shares her unique approach to supporting grieving individuals and end-of-life professionals through her workshops, trainings, and interactive programs that blend acting, facilitation, and playback theater. Erin discusses her inspiration drawn from her personal experiences with grief and her background as a professional actress and role player in medical education. The conversation delves into the significance of effective communication in healthcare, the impact of Erin's work on grieving individuals, and the unique healing processes provided by grief improv theater. Listeners also learn how Erin's various projects and performances have transformed lives by bringing empathy, connection, and healing to those navigating grief.
00:00  Introduction and Disclaimer
00:29  About the Host and Podcast
00:48 Cloud9 Care System
01:44  Interview with Erin Whalen Begins
02:19  Erin's Background and Compassionate Coaching
03:45  Erin's Acting Career and Role in Medical Education
04:55  Grief Improv Theater
06:30  Helping Doctors with Hard Conversations
10:02  Erin's Passion for Grief Improv Theater
13:56  Playback Theater Process
19:26  Virtual Playback Theater and Location
24:43  Impactful Stories and Testimonials
32:11  Conclusion and Contact Information
 

Contact Erin: Interested in our Grief Improv Theatre? Check out Compassionate Coaching
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Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  00:00 %20Introduction%20and%20Disclaimer%2000:28 %20Host%20Introduction%20and%20Purpose%2000:59 %20PBS%20Documentary%20Review%2001:44 %20Upcoming%20Episode%20Preview%2003:09 %20Partnership%20with%20Cloud%20Nine%20Care%2005:16 %20Listener%20Engagement%20and%20Conclusion"> cloud9caresystem.com, 
When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119)

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Marie@HospiceExplained.com
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1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

 

 

 

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148 Exploring Compassionate Coaching and the Power of Grief Improv Theater with Erin Whalen

148 Exploring Compassionate Coaching and the Power of Grief Improv Theater with Erin Whalen