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In the Presence of Grief

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Helping Family Members Resolve Death, Dying, and Bereavement Issues

by Dorothy S. Becvar, Ph.D.

CE Credits: 12 CE Credit Hours

Book and Test: $125

Test Only: $105

Provides insights into the similarities and differences in bereavement depending upon context of death, the life stage, gender and individuality of the bereaved. A sensitively written book which promotes cognitive and empathic understanding of the grieving process. (265 pp.)

Dorothy S. Becvar, PhD. is a licensed marital and family therapist and licensed clinical social worker in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. She is president and CEO of The Haelan Centers, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the growth and wholeness of clients in body, mind and spirit. She has been a teacher and trainer for the faculties of University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis University, Texas Tech University, Washington University, and Radford University. She has published extensively and presented workshops and courses nationally and internationally.

Contents Include:

Understanding Death, Dying, and Bereavement
When Death Comes Unannounced
When Death is Anticipated
When the Question of Euthanasia Emerges
When a Child Dies
When a Sibling Dies
When a Parent Dies
When a Spouse Dies
When an Extended Family Member or Friend Dies
Creating Funerals, Ceremonies, and Other Healing Rituals
Searching for Meaning
Reclaiming Joy

Number of Test Questions:

65 objective, 1 discussion question

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

identify commonly experienced issues, problems and concerns which accompany the grieving process.
describe end-of-life issues and challenges involved with the care of the dying.
recognize similarities and differences in bereavement depending upon the context of death and the life stage.
recognize the differences in bereavement, given the gender and individuality of the bereaved.
recognize the personal nature of planning funerals, ceremonies and healing rituals.
apply strategies to help the client navigate the grieving process, search for meaning and reclaim joy.

Level:

This course is appropriate for all levels of experience, including beginning, intermediate and advanced practitioners.

Target Audience:

Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists who are new to grief work, as well as those who have been in the field for years.