Understanding Grief Processes

Course Synopsis

This course helps participants understand what it means to experience loss and grief. It explains why people react differently when they lose someone or something important, and how past relationships can affect these reactions. Participants will learn about common ways people cope with grief and what is considered a normal response. The course also introduces simple models to understand grieving and offers practical ways to support individuals and families during difficult times. It aims to build confidence in responding with empathy, respect and sensitivity when working with people who are grieving.

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate supportive and non-judgmental approaches in engaging individuals experiencing grief and loss
• Increase participants’ self-awareness of their own relationship to losses
• Identify factors influencing grief experiences
• Understand some grief theories such as Tasks of Mourning and Dual Process Model
• Apply theories to practice

Eligibility

N/A

Our Trainers

Trainers are medical social workers who have worked in healthcare settings and have experience working with patients and their family members.