When a death happens in a family, how the surviving family members respond to the loss and cope with the resulting disruptions can be diverse.  In this module, we will consider several variables that influence the post-loss adjustment of the individual members and the family as a whole, as well as identifying strength factors and warning signs for complications in the family.  In addition, we will address the possible relational tension in the family’s grieving process by talking about “talking” and “listening” to each other’s pain and struggles.

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Considering family rules and traditions, taboos and secrets, intergenerational impacts, and the implications of bereavement for family homeostasis and change, learners will become familiar with an Integrative Intra-Interpersonal Framework for the assessment of family function in the wake of loss, and discuss its application to actual case material.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe an Integrative Intra-Interpersonal Framework for family assessment;

• Facilitate a discussion about “talking” and “listening” among family members; and

• Identify indicators for resilience and warning signs for grief complications in bereaved families.

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​Note:  Completion of this program and return of the Responsive Journal satisfies 1 Orientation Module required for Certification in Grief Therapy as Meaning Reconstruction or Certification in Family-Focused Grief Therapy.

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PROGRAM CONTENT

This program contains the following video segments:

1. Meaning Co-Construction:  A Model for Family Therapy (31 mins)

2. Talking about Talking and Listening:  Emotional Co-Regulation in the Wake of Loss (46 mins)

3. From Risk to Resilience:  An Intra-Interpersonal Assessment Framework (36 mins)

4. Signs of Complication:  A Case Study (41 mins)

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COURSE PACK CONTAINS...

• A PDF copy of the presentation slides;

• An interview guide for assessment from an Integrative Intra-Interpersonal Framework;

• Talking about “Talking” and “Listening,” a conversation guide to prepare and assess family members’ readiness for a grief dialogue; and

• The Responsive Journal that, upon completion and return, confers 1 credit of Orientation Module leading to Certification in Grief Therapy as Meaning Reconstruction or Certification in Family-Focused Grief Therapy.