SOC 223 - Grief & Loss Across Lifespan

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Therapeutic work with clients dealing with grief and loss will be viewed within a developmental framework for different age groups. Students will learn how grief is influenced by biological, psychological and sociological responses to grief. Topics include ambiguous loss, disenfranchised loss, and spiritual losses in the mourning stages. Developmental issues, coping mechanisms, and identification of poor coping skills and risky behavior during grief and loss stages for each age group will be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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