S&HS 427 - End of Life Care

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Description:

Designed for personal growth related to issues of death and dyingfor professionals working in the field, as well as non-professionals. Adevelopmental, life cycle perspective is used, examining such conceptsas bereavement theories, cultural differences, clinical interventionwith various types of mourning, and coping with caregiver stress andgrief. Students will have an opportunity to examine their own beliefsand attitudes, expand their understanding of the grief process within families, examine traditional and non-traditional closure rituals, andlearn new caregiver skills to prevent burnout.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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