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Digital Seminar

Healing from Loss: Charting a Course for Effective Grief & Bereavement Counseling


Faculty:
Linda Blackburn, MSW, LCSW,
Duration:
5 Hours 06 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 15, 2015
Product Code:
WDS020109
Brochure Code:
WDBHBREAVE
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.

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Description

Help Your Clients Confront Loss Without Becoming Lost
Grief is a universal experience. Whether it's from the loss of a life through death or departure, or even losing anything that was once important to us, everyone has a point in their life where it affects them. Death and other influential loss affects not only the person, but everyone that person is connected to—and not everyone knows how to deal with it. If you are a clinician who sometimes feels as if you aren't well-versed in the subject of loss, or if you just want to learn new techniques in the field, then this seminar is perfect for you.

This seminar explores the spectrum of grief, from a normal reaction through complicated/traumatic grief. Learn how to use the DSM-5® to differentiate complicated grief from other mental health disorders. Delve deeper into the grief reactions surrounding suicide, PTSD, and the tragic loss of children. Employ an outcomes-based approach in assisting your clients to achieve measurable results in their recovery from loss. Ms. Blackburn offers a breadth of strategies and treatment approaches to allow you to meet your clients where they are in their grief journeys.

DSM®, DSM-IV-TR®, and DSM-5® are registered trademarks of the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is not affiliated with nor endorses this seminar.

 


Course Content

UNDERSTANDING THE GRIEF REACTION – DEATH OR NON-DEATH RELATED  

  • Definition of Grief
  • What constitutes a non-death related loss
  • The signs and symptoms of a grief reaction
  • Factors that impact a grief reaction

 

GRIEF REACTION VS. MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

  • Defining “normal bereavement”
  • Identifying intensity and duration of symptoms associated with complicated grief
  • Differentiating the signs and symptoms of complicated grief and other mental health disorders
  • Grief and suicide
  • Complicated grief as a qualifier for a PTSD diagnosis

The DSM-5® & GRIEF COUNSELING

  • Defining the bereavement exclusion from the DSM-IV-TR®
  • Differentiating grief and mental health disorders according to the DSM-5®
  • The value of the assessment in grief counseling
  • The impact of DSM-5® changes to grief on the clinician and client
  • Medication management of grief reactions

MYTHS ABOUT GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT

  • Commonly held myths associated with grief and bereavement
  • The impact of myths on client outcomes in grief and bereavement counseling
  • Strategies to counteract these myths

THE ROLE OF THE CLINICIAN IN GRIEF COUNSELING

  • Identifying the role of the grief clinician
  • Avoiding the “parallel process” in grief counseling
  • Effective strategies for “taking care of the caretaker”

ACHIEVING DESIRED OUTCOMES IN GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT COUNELING

  • Matching the treatment plan to the client’s individual needs
  • Effective use of writing assignments, journaling, and psycho-education techniques in grief counseling
  • Tracking progress towards desired outcomes in grief and bereavement counseling

ACTION STEPS FOR ONGOING RECOVERY

  • Reinforcing the “Process” in grief recovery
  • Assisting client(s) with trigger emotions of anniversaries, special events, etc.
  • Strategies to reinforce ongoing adaptation to the loss and redefining one’s self

Credits


Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

This course has been approved by , as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 continuing education hour(s). NAADAC Provider #77600, is responsible for all aspects of their programming. Content includes elements of one of the NAADAC 8 Counselor Skills Group. Full attendance is required to receive credit, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the NAADAC guidelines.


Counselors - California

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.


Counselors - Florida

is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).


Counselors - Illinois

is a registered counselor continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 197-000144). This program is offered for six (6.0) contact hour(s) of continuing education for counselors. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Counselors - National

This educational offering consists of 6.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements. 


Counselors - New York

Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed  mental health counselors #MHC-0027. This educational offering is acceptable for 6.0 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Mental Health Counselors; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.

 


Counselors - Ohio

is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for six (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors only. Licensed counselors in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Counselors - South Carolina

is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).


Counselors - Texas

is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed professional counselors through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider number 2709). This course is offered for 6.0 clock hour(s).


Educators

This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 6 clock hour(s). Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.


Marriage & Family Therapists - California

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.


Marriage & Family Therapists - National

This educational offering consists of 6.0 clock hour(s) of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from this offering and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements.


Marriage and Family Therapists - Florida

is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).


Marriage and Family Therapists - Illinois

is a registered marriage and family therapist continuing education sponsor approved through the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (license # 168-000172). This program is offered for six (6.0) contact hour(s) of continuing education for marriage and family therapist. Licensed marriage and family therapist in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Marriage and Family Therapists - New York

Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed  marriage and family therapists #MFT-0020. This educational offering is acceptable for 6.0 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Marriage and Family Therapists; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.


Marriage and Family Therapists - Ohio

is approved through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (provider #RCT091001). This program is offered for six (6) clock hour(s) of continuing education for counselors and marriage family therapists. Licensed counselors and marriage and family therapists in other states should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.


Marriage and Family Therapists - South Carolina

is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104).  This program is offered for 6 continuing education hour(s).


Marriage and Family Therapists - Texas

is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This course is offered for 6 clock hour(s).


Other Professions

This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements. 


Psychologists

is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credit(s) for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.


Social Workers

is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (an approved provider since 1999, approved period 1/27/2018-1/27/2021). maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 Clinical Social Work continuing education clock hour(s) for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB's website at www.aswb.org for more information. This educational offering is at the Intermediate level for social workers.


Social Workers - California

The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.


Social Workers - Florida

is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This program is approved for 6 continuing education credit(s).


Social Workers - New York

, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hour(s). Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.



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Faculty

Linda Blackburn, MSW, LCSW, Related seminars and products


LINDA BLACKBURN, MSW, LCSW, has over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy and is currently in private practice where she provides grief counseling when indicated. She recently retired after serving for 16 years as the Director of the Hertford County (North Carolina) Office of Aging, where she started the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, which was one of the first of its kind. Due to the many different losses encountered by her clientele, she conducted numerous grief and bereavement presentations. Ms. Blackburn has served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Social Work at Shaw University in Raleigh. A former Registered Nurse who worked primarily in geriatric mental health care, Ms. Blackburn has spent years conducting full-day Vyne, LLC seminars around the country on grief counseling.

Disclosure:
Financial-Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne, LLC.
Nonfinancial-No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Pastoral Counselors/Clergy, Educators, Case Managers, Nurses, SNF/Long-Term Care Staff/Hospice Staff

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