Death, Dying, Loss, and Grief

Catalog description

End-of-life care within the U.S. medical system, with an emphasis on social work approaches and practice strategies in various settings of care. Needs of dying individuals and their families, including spiritual, cultural, and other diversity considerations. Theories of grief and loss with implications for social work practice with families and other loved ones. Policy, ethical and social justice issues related to the care of dying individuals and their families. The influence of societal attitudes about death and dying. Self-awareness as a fundamental component of professional practice, including generating understanding of dying, death, loss, and grief as natural parts of the human experience. This course is part of a service-based pricing program. Special tuition will apply for students enrolling in this course.