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"Gone, But Not For Sure": Strategies For Navigating a Loved One's Physical Absence

Tue July 8, 2025 Live, Remote via Zoom 1 pm - 4 pm EST
Newville, PA 17241 US

Workshop Information

Description:

Missing persons due to war, natural disasters, catastrophic events, or kidnapping remain psychologically present in the minds of loved ones. Persons left behind often experience physical ambiguous loss in navigating the uncertainty and unanswerable questions of a loved one’s disappearance. The uniquely challenging loss heightens their potential for developing anxiety, depression, or rising family conflicts. This engaging, case-based workshop discusses physical ambiguous loss well-being advancing coping strategies and best practice treatment methods in strengthening tolerance among individuals of the missing. 

 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Define and discuss physical ambiguous loss. 

2. Describe beneficial coping strategies for persons of the missing. 

3. Explain best practice treatment methods in fostering tolerance of the unanswerable.

4. Apply the methods and strategies to practice using a case study.

Facilitator:

Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT

Owner, Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC

CEs:

NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Boad of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapits and Professional Counselors.

Registration Information:

$75 NASW Member (includes certificate and CEs); $90 NASW Non-Member (includes certificate and CEs)

*Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, attendees names will appear on the screen following clicking on the Zoom link. If you require ADA Accomodations, please indicate to Julie (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com) a minimum of 4 days prior to event date. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accomodations without prior notification.
The information to be provided during this session is to be given as information and for educational purposes only, generally applicable to members of the community, and not tailored to any one individual's needs. Nothing to be presented during the session is meant to diagnose or treat a medical or behavioral health condition and is not a substitution for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner consult your physican or a mental health provider in the area. If you in crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.

NASW-PA has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (48.36), and professional counselors (49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. 

Tickets

NASW Member

$75

Ticket sales end on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at 11:00am EDT.

NASW Non-Member

$90

Ticket sales end on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at 11:00am EDT.

Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC Website:

https://rolbereavementresourcecenter.com

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