Facing End of Life Together: Guidance and Support for Brain Tumor Patients and Families

Facing End of Life Together: Guidance and Support for Brain Tumor Patients and Families

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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 2pm ET

Confronting end of life can be an emotional and overwhelming journey for both brain tumor patients and their loved ones. This webinar offers compassionate guidance on how to navigate this difficult stage. We will discuss how to prepare for the future, manage feelings of loss and grief, and explore ways to build a meaningful legacy.

Webinar Overview:

• Gain insight into managing grief, fear, and other emotions including the role of sustained hope surrounding the end of life for both patients and loved ones.
• Discover meaningful ways to honor and preserve a patient’s legacy through personal memories, projects, or community involvement.
• Discover how patients and families can actively participate in research efforts, from clinical trials to advocacy roles.
• Learn how to foster open conversations between patients and family members about navigating decisions, hopes, expectations, and shared emotional needs.
• Q&A with presenter

Presenter: Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT

Dr. Erica Sirrine serves as the Director of Social Work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her research is focused on grief and bereavement, and she has been awarded the distinction of Fellow in Thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Dr. Sirrine has extensive experience providing individual and group counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing illness and loss.