Bereavement & Loss – coping with the loss of service users

Overview

The course will give an overview of the impact of grief and bereavement. Looking at whats “normal” to what the actual “family”/social care workers who are exposed to grief

Who is Bereavement & Loss – coping with the loss of service users aimed at?

Social Care Workers who are exposed to grief

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Recognise the impact on yourself when dealing with other peoples emotions around grief and bereavement
• Be familiar  with understanding grief is unique but understanding the basic concepts of grief and loss
• Demonstrate the vital skills when communicating sensitively and effectively with bereaved family and understand the impact of delivering difficult news
• Define Grief and identify risks associated with it
• Identify support services and the appropriateness of signposting
• Discuss communication strategies for responding to those grieving
• Identify and manage reactions which may be compounded when dealing with grief, ie anxiety depression and loneliness
• Discuss  wellbeing ,mindfulness and self regulation strategies when dealing with vicarious trauma/burnout ( ie meditation, creative writing
• Reflect on personal practice, but allow for informed choices to be made
• Identify healing strategies to keep you safe