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Course Description

Hours: 12

The dying and death of a family member or loved one has complex, profound and lasting effects for children and youth. Fearing that children were "too young" to understand or to cope with death, adults have often tried to protect them from the devastating, yet unavoidable and natural, experience of grief. Growing knowledge about young people’s needs and capacities has supported the recognition that parents, professionals and community members can support them throughout these experiences by communicating openly, including and engaging them, and fostering resilience amidst adversity. 

This interactive Professional Development course will explore relevant theories, research, clinical implications and concrete strategies for supporting young people from infancy through adolescence, who are facing their own death or that of a family member or a loved one. Knowledge and strategies will be transferrable to adults who are parents or caregivers, educators, health or mental health professionals, volunteers and other community members.

Learning Outcomes

Participants in this course will:

  • Develop a foundation of knowledge about children and young people’s perceptions, and capacities to understand dying and death. 
  • Examine common and unique elements of grief in relation to child and adolescent development.
  • Explore effective communication strategies and the implications of language in discussions about illness, dying, death and grief with children and youth.
  • Reflect on the complexities, necessary sensitivities and flexibility in working with various family members, structures and dynamics in support of grieving children and adolescents. 
  • Engage in hands-on creative activities to encourage legacy and continuing bonds, remembering, emotional literacy and expression, caregiving and self-care with young people of all ages.

Notes

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 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

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Section Title
Grieving Children and Youth
Type
Remote
Days
T, W
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Ceilidh Eaton Russell, PhD, CCLS

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Grieving Children and Youth
Type
Remote
Days
Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Mar 06, 2025 to Mar 07, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $380.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Ceilidh Eaton Russell, PhD, CCLS

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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