Mental Wellness After Loss

Course overview

Loss is felt by all individuals at some point in life. Commonly associated with death, grief can be felt due to a variety of losses, including loss of limb, function, or relationship. Due to the pervasive nature of loss, this course is targeted at providing information on grief and loss to health care professionals, including athletic training, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. This course provides basic knowledge regarding grief, including an exploration of a variety of grief theories, and practical skills for addressing grief and loss with clients. The course ends with a discussion of mental health promotion for all.