In this episode, host Catherine Moore, LCSW, shares her personal journey as a hospice social worker, including the story of her first hospice patient and the lessons she learned supporting individuals and families through the final stages of life.
You’ll discover what hospice social workers really do—from grief counseling, crisis intervention, and family mediation, to navigating ethical dilemmas like the Right to Die and End of Life Option Act. Catherine also discusses self-care, spiritual experiences, salaries, and the deep emotional impact of this work.
Whether you’re a new MSW graduate or exploring social work career options, this episode offers a heartfelt, realistic look into hospice care, advocacy, and what it means to provide dignity at the end of life.
*Trigger Warning: Discussion of death, dying, and ethical dilemmas.
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