Talbot Hospice Executive Director Vivian Dodge recently announced the appointment of Rebecca DeMattia, LCSW-C as Bereavement Coordinator. As a licensed certified social worker and certified grief counselor, DeMattia has been providing grief counseling since 2007. In her role as Bereavement Coordinator, she will be responsible for the supervision of and overall management of a bereavement program including the planning, implementation of grief support to patients and their families, caregivers, hospice staff, and the community at large.
DeMattia has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Social Work, both from Salisbury University. She received her Certification in Grief Counseling from the American Academy of Grief Counseling in 2012 and is currently working toward a doctorate in Social Work. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
“We are very pleased to have found someone with Becky’s background and enthusiasm to steer our bereavement program,” said Dodge. “She has great ideas for new programming, and has already proven to be an asset to our team and to our patients and family members.”
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“I look forward to immersing myself in the culture of Talbot Hospice and providing the important support that is needed by patients and their loved ones who are facing this sacred chapter of life,” said DeMattia.
Talbot Hospice offers individual and family consultation as well as a number of support groups that meet on a regular basis. Services are offered without charge and are made possible through charitable donations. Bereavement services are offered to anyone, regardless of county of residence, whether or not their loved one was served by Talbot Hospice. For a complete listing of groups offered visit TalbotHospice.org or call 410-822-6681 for more information.
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