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This course is heavy in content, however it is insightful for healcare professionals assisting in the bereavement process. I would recommend anyone in the healthcare setting to review this course.
Coping with Bereavement: Parental Perspectives
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This course is heavy in content, however it is insightful for healcare professionals assisting in the bereavement process. I would recommend anyone in the healthcare setting to review this course.
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Course
Learn to navigate grief through a parental lens in "Coping with Bereavement: Parental Perspectives." This course offers insights and strategies for managing loss while supporting family needs.
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Coping with Bereavement: Parental Perspectives
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Learn to navigate grief through a parental lens in "Coping with Bereavement: Parental Perspectives." This course offers insights and strategies for managing loss while supporting family needs.
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What you'll learn
After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
Discuss the prevalence of pediatric death in the U.S. and the role mental health providers can play in facilitating bereavement among surviving parents.
Describe at least 3 patterns of parental bereavement, recognize how 2 important factors (e.g., gender, time) impact the grief process and differentiate between ‘normal’ and complicated bereavement.
Identify 6 theory- and evidence-based measures to assess grief and 3 effective clinical strategies for working with grieving families, as well as self-help or alternative resources to incorporate into treatment.
Course description
Understanding and addressing the profound grief experienced by parents after the loss of a child is a nuanced and essential skill for healthcare professionals. Parental bereavement is characterized by a depth of emotional pain, often leading to significant mental, physical, and relational health complications. For healthcare providers, mastering the knowledge, empathy, and tools to support bereaved parents is crucial. This course equips attendees with the latest research, therapeutic techniques, and best practices to provide compassionate, effective care to parents navigating the heartrending journey of child loss. By refining these skills, healthcare professionals can significantly impact the healing process for those they serve, while fostering deeper connections in their caregiving roles.
Course content
Introduction: Relevance and Prevalence
Defining Bereavement: Normal vs. Complicated
Examining Conceptual Models of Bereavement
Paradigm Shift: From Pathology to Potential Growth.
Bereavement as a Non Linear Process.
Common Parental Bereavement Patterns
Integration of Grief, Consumed Grief and Minimal Grief Expression.
Sense-making and Grief.
Loss-orientation vs. Restoration-orientation.
The Impact of Time on the Grieving Process
Extended vs. Sudden Loss.
Time Elapsed Post-loss.
Gender Differences in Parental Bereavement
Case Examples of Parental Bereavement
Assessing Bereavement
Bereavement Interventions: The Role of Healthcare Professionals
The Value of Ritual.
Interventions Focusing on Social Support.
Cognitive-behavioral Strategies.
Self-Help and Other Resources
Compassionate Friends
Resolve
Camp Erin
Conclusion
References
Course details
CE Broker ID20-1206704
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
Anna ZacharcenkoMS, PsyD
Anna ZacharcenkoMS, PsyD
Consulting Psychologist, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA. Spanning twenty-five years, her work has included collaboration with primary care physicians, corporate medical departments and human resource departments to develop and implement wellness programs, substance abuse intervention programs and brief, evidence-based counseling programs. Dr. Zacharcenko has lectured extensively on secondary trauma, caregiver distress, bereavement and loss and the motivational aspects of heath behavior change. Interests: bereavement, trauma intervention, chronic illness, risk management, health psychology, and employee assistance programs.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Licensed Mental Health CounselorCertified Nursing AssistantSocial Worker InternLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social WorkerRegistered Nurse PractitionerCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerRegistered NurseAdvanced Practice Registered NurseLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternLicensed Masters Social WorkerMaster's Social WorkLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker DualRegistered Social Worker AssistantBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Graduate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Coping with Bereavement: Parental Perspectives", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Nursing, Mental Health. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Nursing Assistant, Social Worker Intern, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Master's Social Work, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Anna Zacharcenko, MS, PsyD - Content Expert and Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
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Network Requirements
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