Interpersonal Approaches to Overcoming FPA Declines

This specialized course will provide Donation Advocates with essential strategies to navigate the delicate balance between compassionate family support and firm advocacy when responding to First Person Authorization (FPA) declines.

Gain actionable insights into understanding the underlying motivations behind family opposition, managing emotional complexity, and effectively guiding conversations toward honoring donor decisions.

Learn about the connection between reasons for decline, and how you can support the donor's decision while supporting the family during their most challenging moments.
Personal

Reflections

Expanded

Learning Guide

In-depth

Webinar

Guided

Journaling

Reinforced

Knowledge Checks

Essential Course Elements

Course contents

Meet the invited speakers

Heidi Pullara

Family Service Coordinator, Infinite Legacy
Heidi has been a Family Service Coordinator for almost 15 years, and prior to that spent 3 years as a Hospice Liaison. Working for hospice allowed her to become more comfortable speaking to patients and their families about end-of-life decisions and wishes. She enjoys helping families through the donation process and finds this work very meaningful.

Demetria Walls

Family Care Specialist, Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
Inspired by the impact of donation, Demetria started her journey as a family care specialist 10 years ago as a licensed social worker. She proudly supports the mission of MORA and believes one of her main purposes in life is to serve her community. She collaborates with internal departments to increase donation awareness and has an unyielding passion for continuing after donation to keep families engaged and well supported.