Description:

The nation’s grief-denying mentality and limited community-based interventions to support bereaved persons is a rising public health concern. This interactive and case-based workshop examines the evolving grief literacy movement in connection with the mission and ethical principles of the social work profession. Attendees will gain forefront knowledge and practice skills in grief literacy initiative development applicable to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable persons in diverse professional settings.

 

Learning Objectives:

            1. Compare and contrast normal and complicated manifestations of grief.

            2. Summarize the grief literacy movement.

            3. Recognize the dual focus and ethical principles of the social work profession in the context of grief literacy.

            4. Design a grief literacy initiative in small groups 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 Ethics 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 Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

 

Registration:

$70 NASW Members (includes CEs and certificate); $85 NASW Non-Member (includes CEs and certificate); $60 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.

 

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.