CPHSSWCE0389 - Loss and Grief throughout the Life Cycle

Course Description

Course Description:  This course will focus on the impact of loss and grief throughout the life cycle and the complexity of reactions to such losses on individuals and family systems.  This course will utilize theoretical concepts to help professionals better conceptualize and understand the loss and grief process and ultimately have a better understanding of how to address and begin treating these issues clinically.  The 3-hour course will include a section on self-care and well-being.

Target Audience:  Beginning and Intermediate Levels

Continuing Education Clock Hours:  3 Hours

Course Outline

Event Agenda:

1:00-1:05 Welcome and Introductions

1:05-1:20 Activity

1:20-1:45 Overview of Grief Theories

1:45-1:55 Defining Grief, Mourning, and Bereavement

1:55-2:15 Recognizing Grief Reactions

2:15-2:30 Moderators of Grief

2:30-2:45 Break

2:45-3:00 Types of Grief

3:00-3:45 Assessment and Treatment Approaches

3:45-4:00 Self-Care

4:00-4:10 Resources

4:10-4:15 Questions, Comments, Evaluations, and Certificates

Learner Outcomes

Learner Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to do the following:

• Describe the impact of loss and grief throughout the life cycle and the complexity of reactions to such losses on individual and family systems
• Explain the theoretical concepts of loss and grief
• Recount educational, supportive, therapeutic, and restorative interventions (e.g,, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Meaning-Reconstruction Approach) to assist those that grieve and raise awareness to special circumstances/considerations (e.g., suicide, culture, children, and grief)
• Explicate the contributions of social workers and social work values, such as strength-based tenets, and how they can be applied to persons throughout the grieving process

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to do the following:

• Recognize different types of grief reactions
• Provide basic grief assessment and counseling

Notes

• Pre-Approved Provider:  Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program is a pre-approved provider of continuing education courses and programs for social workers and clinical social workers in Pennsylvania.
• Continuing Education Certificates:  At the conclusion of the course, paper certificates denoting continuing education clock hours will be provided to students who successfully complete the course.  To successfully complete the course, students must attend the entire course (from start to finish), actively participate in the course, and submit a course evaluation form.  Note:  Certificates are printed 72 hours in advance of the scheduled course.  The Continuing Education Office will mail paper certificates within 14 calendar days of the course to any students who register after the certificates are printed.  Tuition for the course covers the cost of the paper certificate.
• Accommodations:  To request special accommodations, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and specific accommodation requested.  Please provide at least 14 calendar day's notice before the scheduled course.
• Cancellations/Refunds:  Please notify the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration.  Registrants who provide more than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 100% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide more than 24 hours' but less than 7 days' notice of cancellation receive 50% tuition refund.  Registrants who provide less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation receive 0% tuition refund.
• Questions/Grievances:  For any questions or grievances, please send an email to the Continuing Education program office (sswce@temple.edu) that includes a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances.