Death, Separation, and Loss

Catalog description

This course will provide a broad overview of the psychological aspects of death, separation, and loss from diverse perspectives. Topics include attitudes toward and preparation for death, children’s developmentally appropriate understanding of death and loss, end-of-life decision making, the grief process, and bereavement support and interventions for children and their families. Course materials will be supplemented by students’ self-reflection and writing on feelings, attitudes, and beliefs related to death, separation, and loss.