There’s Grief There: The importance of recognizing and treating unresolved grief in our clinical work of non-death related symptoms
About this session
Grief is often merely considered in clients who present with symptoms of bereavement following a death. This training will explore the purpose and circumstances of acknowledging grief responses in treatment of all mental health symptoms. We will explore various grief models, identify observable biopsychosocial factors that are disrupted by grief, and discuss how unresolved grief can influence trauma reactions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, etc. You will be provided with a therapeutic framework to implement skills for treating grief symptoms and helping clients overcome schemas that are influenced by their unresolved grief.
Intended Audience: Mental Health Professionals, Other professionals that have influence and meet needs related to mental health
Learning objectives
- Provide a clear definition of grief and discover the benefits of applying a grief lens in clinical treatment
- Gain a fundamental understanding of the primary theories and models of grief.
- Identify biopsychosocial factors influenced by grief and discuss the impacts of unhealed grief.
- Develop framework for implementing skills into practical treatment strategies.