Women in Business
Schedule
Wed Jan 22 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1501 E Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4907, United States | Schaumburg, IL
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Leading Through Loss with Jill KottmeierParticipants will understand grief as a universal experience that shapes personal and professional lives.
Participants will examine how grief appears in the workplace, affecting teams, relationships, productivity and wellbeing.
Participants will learn tools to foster a grief informed culture, offering tangible support for grieving colleagues.
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More about our speaker!
Jill Kottmeier, RN & Thanatologist, has dedicated her career to providing compassionate bereavement care and crisis response to patients, families and staff. While focusing on palliative and bereavement care within the perinatal realm, Jill has walked alongside families during their most heart wrenching moments. Her ultimate goal is to create a safe space for all people that are grieving.
Recognizing the profound impact of death and trauma on both patients and healthcare workers, she developed a program for employee grief support and co-founded the first crisis response team at Northwest Community Hospital, which now serves the entire Endeavor Health System. Through these initiatives, Jill has formalized her role in supporting the wellbeing of hospital staff, addressing grief in the workplace, destigmatizing mental health, and providing essential education on crisis intervention for leaders and colleagues.
Jill’s commitment to her field is evident through her pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Thanatology, demonstrating a dedication to the in-depth study of death, dying and bereavement. Her story showcases not only her professional achievements but also her compassion and commitment to the holistic wellbeing of both patients and healthcare workers she supports. Her expertise in thanatology further enriches her ability to provide nuanced and comprehensive support to those navigating the complexities of grief and loss.
Jill's Credentials and Career Highlights
Certified in Perinatal Loss Care
Certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care
Honored for Nursing Excellence at NCH 2009
Owen Award Recipient 2017
Daisy award nominee 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Employee of the Year 2019
Developed & Implemented RISE Crisis Response Team at NCH 2021
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Where is it happening?
1501 E Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4907, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
