Description:

The nation’s grief-denying mentality and limited community-based grief interventions is concerning to societal well-being. This interactive and case-based workshop examines the grief literacy movement in connection with the mission and ethical principles of the social work profession. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and skills applicable to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable persons in their community. This is part of a wider initiative to advance best practice and clinical competence in bereavement care.

Learning Objectives:

            1. Discuss normal and complicated manifestations of grief.

            2. Summarize the grief literacy movement.

            3. Illustrate the ethical principles of competence and importance of human relationships in connection with grief literacy.

            4. Design a grief literacy initiative in small groups using a case study.

Facilitator: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT

                   Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center LLC, Owner

CEs:

Social Work- This workshop has been approved by the NASW Ohio Chapter for 3 Social Work Ethics CEUs in Ohio.

Registration Fees:

$65 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $80 NASW Nonmember (includes CEs and certificate); $50 Attendee Only (no CEs or certificate)

*Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, attendee's name will appear on the screen following joining. If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate to julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com your needs a minimum of 2 days prior to event date.  We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

Registration cancellations made by the attendee/payee via email (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com) 10 business days prior to the workshop date will be eligible to receive a refund less $10 administration fee. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and workshop name, date. Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the workshop will not be eligible for a refund and will be billed at the total cost. Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund and will be billed at the total cost. Rescheduling of the workshop may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment. If necessary, all registered persons will be contacted via email.

The information to be provided during this session is to be given as information 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 substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.