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The Evolution of Theories of Grief

1.5 CE Hour
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About the Course

Since the beginning of time human beings have had a need to honor the memory of loved ones who've died. This webinar offers a survey of the Mourning practices and beliefs which reflected the values of the culture and of the times as evidenced by fashion, literature, film and television. We will also examine the Theories of Grief that evolved along with theories of psychology beginning with Freud and including Bowlby, Lindemann, Erickson, Parkes and McGoldrick. We will also look at the influence of these theorists on the free standing theories of grief prominent at the end of the 20th century and into the 21st, courtesy of Worden, Silverman and Rando , which have shaped the way grief therapy and grief counseling is provided in western culture today.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, The Evolution of Theories of Grief created by Lauren Schneider, LCSW

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: National Alliance for Grieving Children
Publication Date: 3-30-2015

Presenter

Lauren Schneider, LCSW

Lauren, a nationally recognized authority on Children's Grief, has provided trainings for mental health clinicians, educators, clergy, health care providers and graduate students throughout the community since 2000. Lauren is the author of "Children Grieve Too: A Handbook for Parents of Grieving Children". She also created "My Memory Book…for grieving children" as well as grief-related curricula for use at Camp Erin Los Angeles and in OUR HOUSE grief support groups. Lauren is the Associate Producer of "One Last Hug…and a few smooches" an Emmy award winning HBO documentary about Children's Grief. She trains and supervises OUR HOUSE group leaders as well as MSW and MFT clinicians and students. Lauren maintains a private practice in Los Angeles specializing in grief and loss.

Lauren Schneider, LCSW authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Tyler Gibson

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially psychologists, counselors and social workers who seek knowledge about the history of grief as it reflects on cultural values. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Recognize the role of culture on mourning practices including film, fashion and literature
  2. 2 Identify the key concepts of the Post Modern period as they influence grief counseling and grief therapy
  3. 3 Discuss the constructs of the three dominant periods in the evolution of theories of grief

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Course Creator

Tyler Gibson – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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