Description:
The nation’s grief-denying mentality is a rising public health concern. This interactive, case-based workshop examines the grief literacy movement approach to advancing community-based grief care in connection with the mission and ethical principles of the social work profession. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and best practice skills in grief literacy initiative development applicable to enhancing community well-being and demystifying grief across practice settings.
Learning Objectives:
1. Compare and contrast normal and prolonged manifestations of grief.
2. Summarize the grief literacy movement.
3. Design a literacy initiative using a case study and best practices in community-based grief care.