Grief Within the Family Context (Adelaide)

Presenter: Madeleine Berry

This workshop will examine the grief process as it is experienced within the context of family. The family is an interactive system, with a complex mix of actions, perceptions and expectations influencing relationships within families. It is also seen as affecting the intensity and course of the grief response of family members. A large number of factors influence the course of grief within families and can facilitate or impede the grief resolution of family members and this course will explore a number of the most prominent ones. This workshop intends to identify appropriate strategies for professionals working with individuals in a family context, or the family as a whole. Participants of this session will have appreciation of and better understanding of grief as a family phenomenon.

Designed for:

Any person interested in supporting families or individuals within a grieving family, including teachers, nurses, social workers, funeral directors and counsellors.

Learning outcomes:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• recognise the impact of grief on families and individuals within a family context
• identify how age and experience affect each family member’s grieving
• identify support strategies that cater for members of a grieving family/individually and as a family group.

Limit:
24

Registration closes 5th March 2012
Registration is essential

Download the Registration form here.