Course Title: Fundamental Aspects of Loss, Grief & Bereavement
Course Duration:
5 days
Programme Dates 2017/2018:
10th, 17th & 24th November & 1st & 8th December 2017
20th & 27th April, 4th, 11th & 18th May 2018
Course Description:
This five day programme is designed to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills of participants in the area of loss, grief and bereavement. This programme was developed using a validated curriculum model by educators and multidisciplinary clinical staff of Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.
Target Audience:
The programme is suitable for all health care professionals, the emergency services, community services, employers and members of the public.
Programme Objectives:
- To facilitate the learners’ understanding of loss, grief and bereavement across the lifespan.
- To promote the application of psychological, spiritual and sociological approaches to loss, grief and bereavement in practice.
- To create an awareness of the impact of culture and spiritual expression on the response to loss, grief and bereavement.
- To help learner’s develop an appreciation of the importance of self-care.
- To enhance the learner’s ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, other professionals and organisations.
- To be aware of the range of responses to loss and how they may be influenced by the nature of the relationship and the circumstances of the death.
- To develop the learner’s skill in communicating with individuals, their families and with other stakeholders about loss, grief and bereavement.
- To assist the learner to reflect on the grief and bereavement supports available to individuals, their families and clients in their own work/care setting and in the community.
Please note: the programme content examines what may be a difficult subject for some. Potential participants who have experienced a close personal loss or bereavement in the previous 2 years are advised to defer attending this programme.
Award:
This programme has category 1 approval & 29 Continuing Education Units from An Bord Altranais agus Cnámhseachais Na hÉireann (NMBI) & is also accredited by the Irish Association of Social Workers.
Programme Fee:
€300, lunch is not provided.
Application Procedure:
Return the completed registration form with fee by post to Michelle Cullen, Education Administrator to reserve a place on this programme. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. An administration fee of €25 will apply to any cancellations.
For further information please contact:
Michelle Cullen | Education Administrator | Tel: 021 4501201 ext: 267 | Email: mcullen@marymount.ie