Parental Bereavement Following the Loss of a Child

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Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the prevalence of pediatric death in the U.S. and the role mental health providers can play in facilitating bereavement among surviving parents.
2. 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.
3. 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.

HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.

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