Supporting People through Grief, Loss & Bereavement

Australia · CEU points & talks · Psychologists

Australian psychologists can enhance their practice with this comprehensive talk on grief, loss, and bereavement, led by experienced social worker Carin Marcus. Delve into theoretical frameworks and practical strategies, gaining insights into how grief impacts individuals throughout life, with a special focus on age-appropriate interventions for children and therapeutic techniques for fostering meaning and adjustment in bereaved clients.

In this clinically focused talk, social worker, Carin Marcus offers a comprehensive exploration of grief from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Drawing on well-established grief models and over two decades of clinical experience, Carin provides mental health professionals with a nuanced understanding of how grief impacts people across the lifespan.

The talk pays particular attention to how grief manifests in children at different developmental stages, offering guidance on age-appropriate interventions. Carin also outlines therapeutic approaches to working with bereaved clients, with a focus on meaning-making, emotional resilience, and long-term adjustment following loss.

This talk is ideal for psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals seeking evidence-based tools to support clients navigating grief and bereavement.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

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