COU 556 - GRIEF COUNSELING; CONTEMPORARY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Counseling And Human Services

Description:

This course will examine contemporary theories of grief counseling and grief counseling techniques across the lifespan. Students will begin the course by reviewing attachment theory, the experiences of grief and the tasks of mourning. After examination of what constitutes uncomplicated and complicated grief class participants will learn about and apply contemporary theories of grief to counseling scenarios. Grief counseling techniques will then be explored in working with individuals, families, and groups with an emphasis on applications for varying ages, stages, and cultures. Online grief and social media grief resources will be investigated for grief support and assistance. Course participants will create a personal grief timeline and construct self-care strategies and resources to assist in being proactive against stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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