SPECIAL GUEST: Greg Adams

<p><strong>Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT is Program Coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Staff Bereavement Support at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Greg has worked at ACH in a variety of roles and areas, including pediatric oncology and palliative care, since 1991. He is an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas-Little Rock and has been an active volunteer with community and professional organizations. He is also author of </strong><i><strong>Adam Gets Back in the Game</strong></i><strong>, a children’s storybook about coping with grief and loss. He is married with two young adult children. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Additional information: </strong></p><p> </p><p>Program Coordinator, Center for Good Mourning—a grief support and outreach program of Arkansas Children's Hospital, 2001- present.</p><p> </p><p>Staff Bereavement Support, Arkansas Children's Hospital—2014-present.</p><p> </p><p>Director, Palliative Care, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 2006-2014.</p><p> </p><p>Adjunct Professor, University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Graduate School of Social Work, 1999-present. </p><p> </p><p>Fellow in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement by the Association of Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) </p><p> </p><p>Author of <i>Adam Gets Back in the Game</i>—a children’s storybook about coping with grief and loss</p><p> </p><p>Arkansas Children's Hospital Bioethics Advisory Committee—Co-Chair</p><p> </p><p>Arkansas Children’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee—past Co-Chair and present educator</p><p> </p><p>Past Professional Experience:</p><ul><li>Pediatric oncology social worker at Arkansas Children's Hospital for 10 years—named Social Worker of the Year by the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Work in 2001</li><li>Residential Treatment Manager/Therapist at Youth Home, Inc. for 4 years</li><li>Clinical social worker with Veterans Administration Medical Center, Waco, TX for (almost) 1 year</li></ul><p> </p><p>Educational Background:</p><ul><li>Master's degree in social work