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Navigating Traumatic Grief: Empowering Therapists in Supporting Grieving Clients
Original Recording Date :
Length: 4 Hours, 27 Minutes
Course Format
Recorded webinar.
This comprehensive training aims to equip therapists with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective support to individuals experiencing traumatic grief. Traumatic grief can deeply impact both children and adults, making it crucial for therapists to understand the unique symptoms, psychological and emotional impacts, and appropriate interventions for these populations. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks, practical strategies, and case studies, participants will gain the tools needed to navigate the complexities of traumatic grief and empower their clients on their healing journey.
Learning Objectives:
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Recall and describe the distinguishing symptoms of traumatic grief.
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Explain the complexities of traumatic grief compared to other forms of bereavement.
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Apply appropriate assessment tools to identify and evaluate traumatic grief symptoms.
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Evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of various grief models in addressing traumatic grief.
Research:
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Champion, M. J., & Kilcullen, M. (2023). Complicated Grief Following the Traumatic Loss of a Child: A Systematic Review. Omega - Journal of Death and Dying, 003022282311704. https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228231170417
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Contessa, J. C., Padoan, C. S., Da Silva, J. L., & Magalhães, P. C. (2021). A Qualitative Study on Traumatic Experiences of Suicide Survivors. Omega- Journal of Death & Dying, 003022282110244. https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228211024486
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Daniel, T. (2023). The Stubborn Persistence of Grief Stage Theory. Omega - Journal of Death and Dying, 003022282211498. https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228221149801
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Lee, S. A., & Neimeyer, R. A. (2020). Pandemic Grief Scale: A screening tool for dysfunctional grief due to a COVID-19 loss. Death Studies, 46(1), 14–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2020.1853885
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Lenferink, L. I. M., Eisma, M. C., Smid, G. E., De Keijser, J., & Boelen, P. A. (2022). Valid measurement of DSM-5 persistent complex bereavement disorder and DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder: The Traumatic Grief Inventory-Self Report Plus (TGI-SR+). Comprehensive Psychiatry, 112, 152281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comppsych.2021.152281
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Wojtkowiak, J., Lind, J., & Smid, G. E. (2021). Ritual in Therapy for Prolonged Grief: A Scoping Review of Ritual Elements in Evidence-Informed Grief Interventions. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.623835
Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, and other interested individuals.
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Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, GC-C, BC-TMH, Owner and Grief Counselor, Greater Life Grief Counseling
Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, is a Certified Grief Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the field of grief and loss. Kelly graduated with her BSW and MSW from Florida State University. Kelly has worked as a therapist, program manager, and clinical director at mental health agencies and hospices. She currently owns and operates a private practice, Greater Life Grief Counseling, LCSW, in Malta, NY. She has helped thousands of individuals navigate their grief journey by providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing illness and bereavement. Kelly has created innovative, multi-faceted programs, including grief camps and grief groups, including Healing Strides which combines grief counseling with walk/run-based therapy. Kelly has dedicated her career to helping individuals integrate their grief into their life in a healthy way by developing healthy coping skills, reducing symptoms, and achieving their goals through the utilization of cutting-edge, proven techniques. Kelly is a co-author of Holistic Mental Health, which will be released in October 2022.
