Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 5.25 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 5.25 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 5.25 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 5.25 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 5.25 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 5.25 UB Online Trauma-Informed Clinical Foundation Certificate- foundation course, 5.25 UB Trauma-Informed Care & Counseling Certificate- foundation course, 4.25 ASWB ACE approved continuing education, 5.25 UBSW - NYS OASAS
Tags: Self-Study ASWB
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:
Recall and describe the distinguishing symptoms of traumatic grief.
Explain the complexities of traumatic grief compared to other forms of bereavement.
Apply appropriate assessment tools to identify and evaluate traumatic grief symptoms.
Evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of various grief models in addressing traumatic grief.
Research:
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
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
Daniel, T. (2023). The Stubborn Persistence of Grief Stage Theory. Omega - Journal of Death and Dying, 003022282211498. https://doi.org/10.1177/00302228221149801
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
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
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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University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 5.25 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 5.25 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 5.25 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 5.25 Self Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 5.25 Self Study
5.25 Hours
5.25 Hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, #1773, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/23/2022 - 02/23/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 4.25 continuing education credits.
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 5.25 hours for CPP & CPS Initial Hours in Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal Hours.
| Traumatic Grief Powerpoint (7.3 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Traumatic Grief Reference List (145.3 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
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.
Required Hardware
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Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.
