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Course Description

Hours: 6

This one-day Professional Development course will explore experiences of disability and grief throughout the lifespan. Losses related to diagnosis of a disability (i.e., at birth, acquired), living with a disability, and end-of-life issues will be examined. These losses will be explored in the context of family, social circles, systems, and communities. To engage in this topic, we will learn about how disability is framed in the social construction model and in critical disability studies. We will discuss relevant grief theories and how they apply to disability – physical and intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD). The course will include exploration of inclusion and exclusion from death-related events, and how either might affect grief, mourning, and coping. Findings from Cara’s dissertation research with people living with intellectual disabilities and their grief experiences after a death will provide context and practice ideas related to this important topic. Please prepare to participate in this course through sharing, asking questions, and engaging in small group work.

Notes

Time Zone: All listed class times are held in ET (Ontario, Canada)

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
Disability and Grief
Type
Remote
Days
Th
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Oct 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $260.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

InstructorCara Grosset MSW, PhD, RSW, CT

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

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Disability and Grief
Type
Online
Dates
Dec 01, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025
Total Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $260.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

InstructorCara Grosset MSW, PhD, RSW, CT

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Disability and Grief
Type
Remote
Days
F
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Feb 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $260.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

InstructorCara Grosset MSW, PhD, RSW, CT

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

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Disability and Grief
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 21, 2026
Total Hours
6.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $260.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

InstructorCara Grosset MSW, PhD, RSW, CT

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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