Introduction to Loss and Grief Training ONLINE

Description

When someone experiences a loss like bereavement, divorce, miscarriage, or loss of employment, it often affects many people. Experiencing a loss can cause people to feel a range of difficult emotions. Having training in grief support is helpful for you to know how to care and what to say to someone facing such challenges in their changed world. About the Training The NALAG Introduction to Loss & Grief workshop series will assist participants to provide support to those grieving. During the workshop you will reflect on your personal history of loss and past grief reactions. The landscape of grief is explored within a framework of contemporary grief theory and models. You will learn strategies to help and build your confidence in supporting others facing loss and bereavement. This training is delivered online. Volunteering for NALAG At the completion of this training, applicants can apply to become a NALAG Grief Support Volunteer. Applications to become a Support Volunteer will involve an assessment for suitability and additional training prior to the commencement of any client work. If you feel you are able to give your time as a Volunteer, please contact us on 02 6882 9222 for more information. Who should attend this workshop? This course is open to: Anyone in the community. This may be very helpful to those involved in the care and support of others, including welfare students, counsellors, palliative care practitioners, psychologists, social workers, nurses, teachers, funeral directors, pastoral care workers, chaplains and clergy, and community volunteers. This training can be offered exclusively to organisations seeking training for their staff. Please contact NALAG to discuss requirements, dates and pricing. Training Program Session 1: 3 hours What is Grief? Session 2: 3 hours Models and theories of Grief Session 3: 3 hours How to Support? Session 4: 3 hours  (Volunteer training only) Communication, Skills Practice, Personal Loss and Selfcare. Training Aims To equip participants with an understanding of normal grief to increase their confidence and competency in being able to support others facing significant loss. This can be in a personal or professional context.   Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this course participants will have: A clear understanding of the landscape of grief and categories of loss. Recognition of normal grief reactions and the diversity of grieving styles. Explored the mediators of mourning and the influence played by attachment in the bereavement process. Studied the contemporary theories and models of grief used by NALAG in supporting others. Examined what support strategies and skills are most helpful in grief support.   Training Style Online Interactive training. The course is experiential in nature and participants will self-reflect on their own losses.   About the Presenter Amy Welbourne – Grief Support Educator & Lead Counsellor   Amy Welbourne is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA MCOS 29916) and serves as an Educator and Lead Counsellor for NALAG Grief Support. She brings extensive experience from child and youth mental health services, schools, and private practice. Amy has a strong interest in child and adolescent grief, loss, and family therapy. She is currently the only counsellor in Australia trained in Trauma & Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents (TGCTA), completed through the Trauma & Grief Center in Houston, Texas.