Grief on the frontlines: Fostering healthy grief in ourselves and those who we support
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar: July 7, 2022 | 9 a.m. to noon EST
Facilitator: Lisa Robinson, MSW, RSW
The human experiences of grief and heartbreak are always difficult ones yet additional challenges come with navigating grief in a society that struggles with both mortality and emotional expression. Supporting the profound grief of individuals and families who are experiencing a serious diagnosis or a death can stretch even the most skilled professionals regardless of discipline. The goal of grief is not to land at acceptance or “get over it” but rather to integrate it into one’s life in the healthiest way possible. However, navigating grief in a pandemic, a new experience for us all, has created even more barriers to a healthy grief process.
This webinar, which is tailored to those working in health care but also applicable to those working in other environments, will identify common myths and misconceptions about grief as well as touch on current theoretical approaches on grief and bereavement. We will also share resources and practical strategies for supporting a healthy grief process not only in those who we support, but also in ourselves.
Learning objectives:
- Describe common myths and misconceptions about grief
- Identify several current theoretical approaches to grief and bereavement
- Acquire practical strategies for supporting a healthy grief process not only in those who we support, but also in ourselves
- Identify some web and literary grief-specific resources
Registration fee: $80. Student and group rates are available.
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More about Lisa Robinson, MSW, RSW
Lisa is a registered social worker who focuses her professional and creative energy on supporting children, youth and adults through tough situations. In addition to working as a grief therapist at Andrea Warnick Consulting, she is also a cancer support group facilitator at Gilda's Club.
Lisa is currently working towards her certification as a trauma integration clinician. With over 10 years of experience working with children and families affected by life-threatening illnesses in organizations including Camp Oochigeas and SeriousFun Children's Network, she has seen the impact that therapeutic intervention can have on children's ability to engage in life. She uses narrative therapy as her primary therapeutic framework while incorporating elements of CBT and a mindful approach to develop a collaborative understanding of the individual experience.
Continuing Education (CE) information: 3 CE hours
SickKids CCMH Learning Institute has approval from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for participants of our programming to apply the number of CE hours earned in the program towards their continuing education hours.
Other licensing boards and professional organizations will grant continuing education credits for attendance at their own discretion; participants will need to submit the course outline and certificate for their consideration.
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