Bethany Hamilton was living out the dream in Hawaii – a promising surfer with loads of talent. Then, one fateful day in 2003, a terrifying incident changed everything.During an early morning surf session, a shark attack took her arm and nearly her life. Rather than shy away from the ocean, the 13-year-old girl faced her fears and became an inspirational figure to kids, adults, athletes and people from all around the world.This is the story of a soul surfer who never stopped pursuing her passion.
Source: Making Waves: Bethany Hamilton’s Amazing Tale Of Surfing And Survival | Tie Breaker
About Sue Diane Rosenbloom, CT, MA
Thanatologist: Loss, Trauma, Crisis, Death, and Grief Educator -
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Bachelor of Arts in Human Studies - Marylhurst University (2007)
Certificate in Thanatology - Hood College (2008)
Master of Arts in Thanatology - Hood College (2009)
Certificate in Thanatology - The Association for Death Education and Counseling (the highest level of loss and grief education).
* Hospice, Alzheimer's, and Senior's Advocate
* Former first responder for Trauma Intervention Program, Inc. (TIP)
* Former Hospice and Bereavement Volunteer for Providence Hospice Bereavement Program
* Association for Death Education and Counseling Member
* National Alliance for Bereavement of Children
* Hood College Thanatology Association
* American Group Psychotherapy Association
* Hospice, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Researcher
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