GC 680: Elisabeth Kubler Ross and Grief Theory

Course overview

The teachings and research of Elisabeth Kubler Ross have left a great imprint upon the study of bereavement. Her research led to the famous phases or steps of grieving for terminally ill patients, starting with denial and ending in acceptance. However, her research and ideas are much deeper than the steps that developed from her dedicated visitation with the dying. With it comes a philosophy of death as experienced and formulated by Kubler Ross. From her writings we see not only a doctor and physician but a caring friend to the dying. This course looks at three of her works, "On Death and Dying" where she lists her famous steps of grief, and also her two other works entitled "On Children and Death" and "Death: The Final Stage of Growth". I hope these texts help grief counselors find a deeper appreciation for one of the pioneers in the science of bereavement. This CE Course is offered by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. See: https://aihcp.net/grief-counseling-ce-courses/