Somatic Aspects of the Grief Response

Get the information, skills and resources to better understand the human body’s somatic grief process. During this workshop, you gain insight into the mental, emotional and physical aspects of the grief process from the perspective of  terminally ill patients and the bereaved. Examine the interrelationship between physical and emotional pain. Learn to differentiate between preparatory and anticipatory grief, and understand the difference between depression and grief. Explore specific communication skills and grief assessment tools. Learn how to more fully support a grieving individual, recognize options for treatment modalities and make effective referrals. This class is intended for health care professionals and licensed clinicians as well as hospice staff, teachers, clergy, first responders and any others who work in settings with individuals facing loss and grief.