Bereavement of Same-Sex Partners: Implications for Practice

Bereavement of Same-Sex Partners: Implications for Practice
Type: Webinar
Presenter: Lefteris Patlamazoglou

Webinar Overview: Bereavement of Same-sex Partners: Implications for Practice  

The increasing legal acknowledgement, visibility and sociocultural inclusivity on a global scale has seen an growing number of LGBTIG-identifying individuals seeking counselling and psychological support. This webinar will provide an enhanced understanding of the experiences of bereaved same-sex-attracted partners and the impact of grief and bereavement on subsequent romantic and sexual relationships. Implications for counselling and psychological practice and support will be discussed and suggestions for further research will be noted. The webinar will draw upon recent findings of relevant research and existing literature.

Those that would benefit from this webinar are social workers, counsellors, psychologists, palliative care workers, mental health practitioners and students who would like to enhance their knowledge about the bereavement of same-sex-attracted individuals and its impact on the creation, maintenance and quality of subsequent intimate relationships following the death of a same-sex partner.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants should be able to:

  • Develop a further understanding of the bereavement of same-sex partners based on findings of recent research findings
  • Identify the coping styles of same-sex bereaved partners
  • Distinguish the similarities and differences in the experiences of bereaved same-sex-attracted and heterosexual partners
  • Acquire practical tools in order to work effectively with bereaved same-sex-attracted partners, their friends, and family
  • Improve their awareness of the impact of bereavement due to the loss of a same-sex partner on intimate relationships
  • Increase their sensitivity toward the experiences of same-sex partners in order to improve their counselling, clinical and research practice
  • Describe the factors that contribute to disenfranchised grief and its impact on bereavement    

Presenter Bio: Lefteris Patlamazoglou

Lefteris Patlamazoglou is a registered psychologist with experience in the areas of grief and bereavement. He has worked extensively with clients with a variety of mental health and fertility issues as well as court-ordered parents and their children. Lefteris is also a lecturer of online, on-campus, and offshore postgraduate counselling and psychology subjects at Monash University. He is an experienced researcher and presenter with particular interest in understanding the bereavement of LGBTIQ+ partners, its impact on intimate relationships and disenfranchised grief.

Webinar Details

Date: 5th of September 2018

Times:
New South Wales: 3:00 - 4:30pm AEST
Victoria: 3:00 - 4:30pm AEST
Tasmania: 3:00 - 4:30pm AEST
South Australia: 2:30 - 4:00pm ACST
Queensland: 3:00 - 4:30pm AEST
Northern Territory: 2:30 - 4:00pm ACST
Western Australia: 1:00 - 2:30pm AWST
   
Prices:

• Member $50
• Non Member $75

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement reserves the right to cancel education programs that do not achieve minimum participation, in which case all fees will be refunded.
Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing to the centre. Cancellations made more than thirty (30) days prior to the event date will be refunded less 25% of the registration fee to cover administration costs.  
No registration refunds will be made after this date. Please note: The full invoiced amount will still be payable in the event of non-attendance on the day.

Terms & Conditions:

ACGB's program and program content is copyrighted. Its use and dissemination is restricted and unauthorized duplication is prohibited. Viewers agree to use the product under the purchase agreement terms, which restrict number of viewers based on registration type. Individual Registration - Provides one person, the registrant, access to the webcast or DVD for personal viewing. Multi-Viewer Registration - Provides one person, the registrant, access to the webcast for streaming from one computer to a group of people or the DVD for viewing at one location. CE Credits for this program may only be obtained through ACGB. CE instructions will be provided to the registered contact for the organization (or to the registered individual) prior to the live air date and to attendees at the end of the program.
 
When
5/09/2018
Where
Webinar

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