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May 02, 2024
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SW 625 - Grief and Loss: Theories and Skills for the Social Work Professional
This course equips the graduate student and future professional social work practitioner with specialized knowledge and skills to effectively engage individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities that have experienced a variety of losses and co-occurring grief reactions. This course emphasizes understanding the dynamics of multiple theories of loss and grief as well individual and group treatment approaches and interventions as they apply across the lifespan. Special attention will be given to cultural and spiritual influences, including the significant role of faith communities and religiously affiliated providers in response to loss and grief. Strategies to address the specific grieving needs of members of vulnerable populations will be explored. Students will explore their own responses to loss and grief and how those impact their responses to others, and they will also learn skills and strategies to address the effects of vicarious trauma on helping professionals. 3 hrs
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