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ATTENDANCE POLICY

Learners who complete this 1.5-hour course will receive a certificate of completion from the Academy.

OVERVIEW

In this course, we will dispel myths about losing a loved one, explore contemporary, research-backed approaches to grief, how and why grief can go off-track, and foundational information about supporting bereaved community members.

This course is appropriate for both individuals new to the world of grief and loss and those with ample experience working with the bereaved. It is an introductory course for those who wish to deepen their knowledge about how to help grieving community members.

During this course, participants will:

1. Learn the typical features of acute and long-term reactions to the loss of a loved one
2. Recognize signs of prolonged/complicated grief
3. Learn special considerations for supporting bereaved BIPOC individuals and religious/spiritual individuals
4. Learn strategies for providing emotional support to a bereaved individual
5. Understand the potential personal impact of supporting bereaved individuals and ways to care for oneself as one cares for others

WHAT TO EXPECT

This course will include film clips and large group discussions. We invite participants to be on camera.

ELIGIBILITY

This course is open to staff of any non-profit organization or government agency that delivers social services in NYC.