Sibling Loss is an under recognized & disenfranchised grief process that has not been given a lot of attention in grief related literature & trainings. This training will assist helping professionals with becoming informed about the unique aspects & nuances involved with sibling loss. Participants will also become more familiar with the impact of sibling loss through the lens of the Dual Process Grief Model, as well as gaining knowledge on how clients can continue relationships with loved ones through the utilization of the Continuing Bond Theory.
Participants will have an opportunity to practice & home skills through the review of Sibling Loss case studies, group exercises, as well as participating in the experiential Grief House exercise. Webinar learners will more confidence in their skills to work with bereaves siblings after participating in this training.
To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will:
- Develop Awareness & Understanding of the Sibling Grief & Loss Process through the lens of the Dual Process Grief Model
- Identify 3 Nuances & Unique Aspects of the Sibling Loss Process
- Discuss what Clients Want Helping Professionals to Know & Understand about Sibling Loss
- Identify 3 Ways You Can Assist Clients with Honoring Their Sibling Loss & Continuing Their Bond with Their Loved One
Synthesize Objective Learning through Discussion of Case Studies
9:30 am Review of Learning Objectives, Opening Meditation
9:45 am Overview of Dual Process Grief Model
10:30 am What Helping Professionals Need to Understand about Sibling Loss: Grief Expert Interview
11:00 am Discussion of Resourcing and Supportive Modalities, Grief house Interactive Exercise
11:45 am Continuing Bonds Theory and Application
12:15 pm Resources and Starting points
12:25 pm Discussion and questions