SW 831 Dying, Grief, and Bereavement (Fall/Spring: 3)
Prerequisite:
SW 721
Elective
Beginning with an overview of the social phenomena of death and how social
attitudes and practices influence the environmental context in which death
takes place in contemporary society, the course explores the influence of
cultural diversity in the way death is experienced by diverse groups. The
tasks of mourning following a person's death and the bereavement process
present complex socio-emotional challenges for family and friends throughout
the lifespan. Issues in self-reflection and self-care are presented to offer
practitioners ways to grow personally and professionally through the process
of their clients' losses.
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