Are you interested in learning more about core concepts of grief? This training will describe different types of grievers, how clinicians can support grieving clients, and therapeutic grief work interventions. Learn about types of losses, such as ambiguous, disenfranchised, and complicated grief. Supporting clients in grief therapy is a vital skillset, and this training will enhance clinicians’ comfort and confidence in grief work.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Summarize at least three key considerations of loss and grief.
- Identify and classify types of grief and grief reactions and examine various aspects of grief.
- Formulate strategies and interventions for supporting grieving individuals.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective 1: Summarize key considerations of loss and grief.
- Types of Losses
- Intuitive vs Instrumental grievers
- Reactions to grief
- Grief’s questions
Objective 2: Examine psychological, physiological, and social aspects of grief.
- Psychological influences
- Case study
- Social/Psychological influences
- Case study
- Secondary losses
- Weight of grief sculpture
- Case example
- Types of ambiguous losses
- Sudden or traumatic loss
Objective 3: Formulate strategies and interventions for supporting grieving individuals.
- Grief perspective
- Artist Tara Shannon
- Self-assessment questions
- Video: A grieving father
- Loss-related competencies
- Prolonged grief disorder
- Tasks of mourning
- 10 counseling principles and procedures
- Themes to be addressed
- Therapeutic modalities
- Closing Q&A
- Handout review
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCWS
Recording Date: February 13, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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