SW 6057 - Loss and Grief

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an opportunity for social work students to examine the central processes involved in loss and grief. Theoretical perspectives on loss and grief will be examined. Loss and grief across the life span will be considered, with special attention paid to bereaved children. Gender, cultural, and ethnic/racial variations in grief expression will be explored along with the impact of religious beliefs and practices. Models for counseling people in grief will be reviewed with an emphasis on identification of unresolved and traumatic grief as well as opportunities for growth during the process of grief. The value and ethical issues involved in grief work will be identified. The social worker's own response to loss and grief and strategies for self-care will be discussed.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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