CAS012 - Grief Counseling w/ Dr. Jane Bissler
Airdate 3/23/2006

Contributing Editor:

Dr. Betsy J. Page is an Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development Services at Kent State University. She received her doctorate from the University of Maine in 1996. Her interest areas in counseling include group work, clinical instruction, use of technology in counseling, and instrument development.

Guest:

Dr. Jane Bissler speaks about her specialty, grief counseling utilizing techniques with adults, families and groups. Dr. Bissler is recognized as
a fellow in Thanatology by the Association of Death Educators and Counselors. She is an adjunct instructor for Kent State University and
owns Counseling for Wellness, a clinical counseling practice in Kent and Middlefield, Ohio.

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Music used in this podcast:

Jaime Beauchamp - "Memorial Day" obtained from the Podsafe Music Network - Link to music

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