Psychology of Funeral Service

Catalog description

Basic principles and theories of psychology and counseling are presented as they relate to funeral service. All aspects of grief, mourning and bereavement are examined, including psychological and sociological influences on grief responses. A study of grief as it relates to children and the family structure is included, along with grief characteristics based on cause and manner of death. Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills are identified and applied to the role of the funeral director as a counselor. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Funeral Service program (10-528-1).