Deirdre Anne Manning, Msw-Lsw, M.Div. Email & Phone Number

Toledo, Ohio

Chicago, Il

• Provided emotional and spiritual support to patients and families who are receiving palliative care and on bone marrow and oncology units.• Conducted and document spiritual assessments and interventions for patients and families, which included providing bereavement support and end of life care.• Contributed as a member of the ethics committee through attendance at monthly meetings and participation in case consultations. • Co-chaired Advance Directives Committee to promote and support best practices and sound policies regarding advance care planning.• Planned and facilitated “Tea for the Soul,” a program for staff that encourages self care and reflection.

Toledo, Ohio

Initiated and developed relationship and partnership with local non-profit that serves older adults in the LGBTQ community.Researched and documented best practices for non-profit boards.Conducted evaluation of 24/7 Helpline service and presented findings in a report and in an oral presentation to staff.Planned, designed and co-facilitated an education series on change and loss facing caregivers of persons with memory.Planned and presented an hour-long training on mindfulness to staff.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Provided administrative support to the Chair of the Gerontology Learning Community.Collaborated with members of the School of Social Work in coordinating speakers and presentations for the Gerontology Learning Community events and programs.Utilized Qualtrics survey system to create two surveys originally in Microsoft Word format.Created and circulated publication materials for Gerontology Learning Community events and programs.Supported and assisted adjunct faculty member with preparation of course materials.Provided guidance and orientation for incoming Program Assistant.

Greater Detroit Area

Assessed the biopsychosocial dimensions of older adults through initial and follow up evaluation interviews.Developed service plans for older adults designed to address unmet needs through provision of resources and support.Coordinated and facilitated workshops and groups on depression, reminiscence, and end-of-life planning for residents. Collected and compiled data related to cost-savings of service coordination provision.Researched and developed training materials on ethics and mindfulness for over 30 Service Coordinators located across the tri-county and northern Michigan areas.

Greater Chicago Area

Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to provide ongoing spiritual assessment and intervention, bereavement support, and end-of-life care for patients and families.Coordinated and planned an annual memorial service for three consecutive years with fellow colleagues.Created and facilitated programs and outreach to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families.Participated on Ethics Committee, contributing to the presentation and discussion of cases and policies in promotion of best practices in ethical care of patients, families, and staff.Planned and presented with chaplain colleagues a Grand Rounds presentation in June 2010 titled, "Spiritual Care: Who Cares?"

Maywood, Illinois

Provided support and mentoring related to faith, spirituality, service, and justice for medical school students, faculty, and staff.Created, chaired, and facilitated groups and programs for medical students and staff.Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in planning fundraiser that raised approximately $100K to fund the travel and supplies for multiple international service immersion trips for students and physicians.Coordinated and let two-week service immersion trips to the Dominican Republic and Jamaica for medical students and physicians.

Chicago, Il

Lived and served in a co-educational residence hall comprised of undergraduate students as chaplain. Provided ongoing emotional and spiritual support to students through planned social and spiritual programs, regular visitation, and one-on-one counseling. Participated in regular 24/7 on-call rotation with chaplain colleagues to support students in crisis.Served as a campus ministry intern to assist the outreach and efforts of campus ministry staff.Provided support to Chaplain for the School of Social Work, providing pastoral care to graduate students, faculty, and staff, and assisting with programs in spirituality, service, and justice.

Chicago, Il

Masters In Social Work, Aging And Families/Interpersonal Practice

Participated in the Geriatric Scholarship program with a concentration in Aging and Families and Interpersonal Practice method. Special.

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Campus Ministry And Hospital Chaplaincy Internships

Activities and Societies: 19th Annotation RetreatPursued year-long residency in Clinical Pastoral Education. Completed an internship.

Clinical Pastoral Education Residency, Chaplaincy

Completed 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Attended didactic training sessions at Loyola University Medical Center and worked.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), French Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: New Student Orientation Program, University Ministry, Foreign Language LabCompleted a bachelors of arts.