0097 - Traumatic Bereavement
Course Description
Hours: 12
When individuals experience a sudden, unexpected and/or violent death, we can anticipate that trauma is going to be part of their grief experience. Traumatic bereavement, however, is more than just the co-existence of grief and trauma. It is the interaction between grief and trauma that creates a persistent and prolonged set of painful and debilitating symptoms. This unique grief experience is highly vulnerable to environmental triggers, which are imbedded in the neural-pathways of the brain. “Prolonged Grief Disorder” has recently been added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), which incorporates the existing literature on complicated grief (CG) as well as new clinical considerations. Trauma informed grief work has become the new standard for clinicians working with individuals who have experienced a traumatic loss.
Learner Outcomes
In this Professional Development course, participants will learn about:
- complicated grief
- stigmatized grief
- the effects of trauma on the mourner
- assessment and diagnostic criteria for PG
- trauma informed grief therapy
- the importance of ceremonies and rituals
- take care to give care
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Remote: 548-889-5128
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Death, Dying and Bereavement Certificate : Death, Dying and Bereavement Certificate
- Trauma Certificate : Trauma Certificate