Introduction to Grief and Bereavement

This course intends to provide you with the opportunity to:

Develop awareness and appreciation of historical and contemporary theories and approaches to grief and bereavement, how they can influence one's role, and how to create inclusive practices, communities and environments to support grieving individuals and families.

Learners who successfully complete the course will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Examine the historical and contemporary landscape of the bereavement field, definitions, theories, research, and practice.
• Assess the impact of variables that influence grief and bereavement, with attention to more complicated and traumatic experiences.
• Identify anti-oppressive strategies to enable intercultural communication and inclusive environments for diverse groups, beliefs, and grief responses.
• Apply theory, research, and best practices to support grief experiences and processes.
• Cultivate critical self-awareness through reflexive writing.