Navigating Loss: Strategies for Supporting Clients Through Grief
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Clinicians are often challenged by the complexity of grief work, as the grief journey is ongoing and can contribute to secondary stress for therapists. Join Katie Kelly, LCSW-R, PhD, for this workshop on navigating the challenges of supporting grieving clients.
In this engaging program, participants will acquire essential skills and knowledge to effectively guide individuals through the intricate terrain of grief and bereavement. The program will begin with an overview and understanding of terms and theories related to grief. An array of counseling techniques, including group dynamics and creative arts, to tailor one’s approach and increase perspectives will then be presented. At its conclusion, the training will empower clinicians with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of grief, offer meaningful support, and contribute to the overall well-being of individuals coping with loss.
The workshop aims to equip social workers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to effectively support individuals experiencing grief and bereavement. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of thanatology and the grieving process, learn empathetic communication techniques, and explore therapeutic interventions to facilitate healing.
Participants will leave the workshop with enhanced skills, increased confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to provide practical support to individuals navigating the complex terrain of grief and bereavement.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Gain a thorough understanding of the grief process, different models of grief, and the various factors that can influence an individual’s experience of loss.
- Learn and practice therapeutic interventions suitable for grief counseling, both in individual and group settings.
- Be equipped with the skills to navigate cultural differences in grieving practices.
- Identify and foster coping mechanisms for both clients and social workers.
Tuition
- $80 –Â General Registration
- $60 – Alumni, Field Instructor, Current ÃÛÑ¿TV School of Social Work Adjunct Fee
- $45Ìý– Veterans Rate/ÃÛÑ¿TV School of Social Work Students
- Free (with code) – Current ÃÛÑ¿TV School of Social Work Students
Credentialing Information
To receive approved continuing education credits, participants must attend the entire training or workshop and submit a completed evaluation form.
CEs: 3
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About the Instructor
Katie Kelly LCSW-R, PhD
Dr. Katie Kelly is an has been a senior adjunct professor at ÃÛÑ¿TV for 16 years in the School of Social Work. She began her career working with domestic violence survivors and continued with extensive work and training in grief through a career at hospice. She currently works at Bay Shore High School, on Long Island, where she has been focused on crisis intervention, counseling, and community leadership for the past 13 years.
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made seven working days or fewer before the event for any reason—or for no-shows. We can provide credit towards a future workshop up to 24 hours before the event. After that, no credit will be issued.
Accessibility Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ÃÛÑ¿TV require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.