Death, Loss and Grief

Catalog description

In this course students will identify the different types of loss experienced by individuals throughout the life cycle and evaluate evidence-based interventions that social workers can implement to address grief related needs. Issues of cultural diversity and norms, gender, social variation in the grief experience, and developmental life stages are considered. Resilience, growth, and the capacities of individuals and families confronted with loss are also examined. Through readings, discussion, and application of the course material to social work practice situations, students will explore theoretical and practice approaches to understanding and addressing issues related to death, loss, and grief. Policy implications are addressed.