HSER 1105 - Loss and Grief
2 Credits
Looks at dynamics of loss and grief across the lifespan. We will look at how grief impacts families and children, as well as exploring gender differences. We will incorporate journal assignments and experiential activities designed in the healing of each person’s grief journey. Students will learn to identify, assess, and intervene in grief situations.
Major Content Areas
Children and grief: 10% Process of dying: 5% Suicide: 10% The wounded healer (heal thyself): 25% Stages and tasks of mourning: 10% Men and grief: 10% Intervention and caring for the bereaved:10% Grief and family: 10% Divorce: 10%
Learning Outcomes
Describe the process of grief and bereavement for both females and males and note their differences Explain and assess how grief impacts the family unit Articulate the dynamics of grief through a lifespan, developmental perspective Articulate some of the various ways of intervening with individuals who have experienced the loss of a significant other Evaluate the differences between normal and abnormal grief reactions
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