programs
Dr. Zitter offers programs that center around her book and films. Each program can be tailored for healthcare or non-medical audiences.
Choose from the following options or request a custom program for your organization.
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A screening of the film accompanied by any of the following 60-90 minute programs
Keynote “Conquering The Caregiving Crisis”
Delivers a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced by family caregivers as they navigate the many medical, financial and personal obstacles that confront them.
Lecture for healthcare teams
A talk designed to raise awareness within healthcare systems about the plight of family caregivers, including strategies to support them.
Workshop for family caregivers
A workshop designed to educate and empower family caregivers to seek out and obtain support.
Discussion
An intimate conversation between a member of your organization and Dr. Zitter about the making of the film and the broader issue of family caregiver burden.
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A screening of the film accompanied by any of the following 60-90 minute programs:
Keynote “A New Kind Of Heroism”
Dr. Zitter’s signature keynote on the path to improving end-of-life care in hospitals and ICUs across America.
Discussion
An intimate conversation between a member of your organization and Dr. Zitter about improving end-of-life care and outcomes.
Lecture for healthcare teams
A short lecture by Dr. Zitter which aims to improve healthcare teams’ efficacy in communicating with seriously ill patients and their families.
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Screening of Extremis and Caregiver: A Love Story
A 3-hour workshop that utilizes the power of film to raise awareness about how we behave in end-of-life situations and then motivate us to pursue a more effective approach. Can be tailored to healthcare or lay audiences.
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An 8 hour program based around Dr. Zitter’s book Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life
By naming and reflecting on the emotional challenges of being a physician —the fear of being wrong, the shame of not being able to cure, the trauma of witnessing suffering— participants are empowered and motivated to explore a new way to care for their patients. And themselves.
Caregiver background reading
Click below to download an informational PDF with background reading on family caregiver burden. This is a sample of the materials from our Reel Medicine Media workshop for family caregivers. Reach out to us for more information!
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Book Dr. Zitter
Contact us using the link below to book Dr. Zitter for your organization’s event