Unveiling the Unspoken: Understanding Disenfranchised and Anticipatory Grief

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Delivery: Synchronous virtual classroom via Zoom

As social workers, we encounter individuals from all walks of life, each with unique grief experiences throughout their lives. Disenfranchised grief, which occurs when a person’s loss is not openly acknowledged or socially recognized, can be difficult to address. Anticipatory grief, experienced before a pending loss, is equally significant to other types of grief, but often overlooked.

By attending this presentation, social workers will gain essential knowledge and tools to support their clients through these intricate grief journeys, ultimately enhancing their therapeutic abilities and promoting better mental health outcomes.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize and define both disenfranchised grief and anticipatory grief and understand their unique characteristics and manifestations.
2. Apply evidence-based treatment methods and interventions to support client experiencing these forms of grief.
3. Identify specific populations and scenarios that may be more likely to experience disenfranchised and anticipatory grief.

This workshop is appropriate for professionals who work with individuals who may be caregivers for terminal loved ones, have family members with cognitive illnesses such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia, and those who work in death & dying. Those who work with the LGBTQ+ community would also benefit.

This workshop is appropriate for post-master's and advanced bachelor's practitioners.

Instructor

Jessica Williams, LCSW practices in the state of Delaware and is the owner of Oak & Evergreen Therapy and Consultation, LLC. Jessica holds a Trauma Certificate from Bryn Mawr College as well as a Certificate in Thanatology from the Association for Death Education and Counseling. She is also a trained adult mental health screener though the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). Jessica enjoys working with the LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationship communities, as it is important to her to encourage clients to reach their goal of living authentic lives.

Cost | CEUs

Program Cost: $70

CEUs: 3