Understanding Grief and Loss: Assessment, Intervention, and Professional Resilience

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CE Course Description

Loss is a universal human experience, yet every individual's grief journey is unique. Because of this reality, mental health professionals must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, assess, and effectively support individuals experiencing various forms of grief. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the grieving process, including normal grief, complicated grief, disenfranchised grief, sudden and traumatic loss, and ambiguous loss. Participants will examine the emotional, cognitive, behavioral, physical, and spiritual impacts of grief while gaining an understanding of leading grief theories and contemporary perspectives on bereavement. Evidence-informed assessment strategies and therapeutic interventions will be explored to enhance clinical effectiveness when working with grieving individuals, families, and communities. In addition, this course addresses the personal and professional impact of grief exposure on helping professionals. Participants will learn practical strategies for self-awareness, self-care, compassion fatigue prevention, and ethical practice to provide effective support while maintaining their own well-being.

Author: Amy Colver, MSSA, MA, LISW  

CE Course Objectives

1. Differentiate between various types of grief and loss experiences.
2. Identify common signs, symptoms, and manifestations of grief across the lifespan.
3. Examine major grief theories and contemporary bereavement models.
4. Apply evidence-informed assessment and interventions for grieving clients.
5. Describe the impact of grief and loss on helping professionals and implement effective self-care strategies.
6. Demonstrate ethical and trauma-informed practices when supporting individuals experiencing grief and loss.

Course Date: 2026-11-13

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