An in-depth examination of theoretical and cultural perspectives of grief and loss that includes loss associated with trauma, terminal and chronic illness and suicide. Personal experience of loss will also be explored. Content will include contemporary literature and the examination of evidence-informed interventions that can assist adults and children experiencing grief, loss and change.

At completion of this course, students will be able to: Broaden students' perspective of loss and grief beyond death-related loss by examining various types of losses and their impact. Increase students' awareness of the impact that loss experiences have on the development and functioning of individuals and families. Increase students' knowledge of various frameworks for understanding loss and grief and corresponding clinical interventions.

2020 Epsom (Semester 2): On campus block teaching from Monday to Wednesday (3rd, 4th, 5th August) and Thursday (22nd October) from 9.00am to 12.00pm and 1.00pm-4.00pm.

This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:

• Master of Social Work
• Master of Social Work (Professional)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Theory
• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
• Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership
• Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
• Master of Social and Community Leadership
• Master of Counselling