These courses are for healthcare professionals such as therapists, nurses, doctors, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, care workers and others working with people who have been bereaved.
Death can be very distressing. Care and healthcare professionals often experience anxiety and fear, alongside other important considerations when working with death, bereavement and loss. This is particularly relevant in the current unprecedented COVID19 context.
These courses will
- enhance knowledge, understanding, skills
- help delegates feel empowered, confident and emotionally available in their roles.
Method and Content– The programme includes theoretical input, information and advice, experiential learning and opportunities to self-reflect, practice, discuss and process, in a supportive environment.
The programme explores,
- Bereavement as a social issue
- Key bereavement theories
- Bereavement and loss in the current COVID19 context
- Explore social and cultural factors that influence bereavement
- Practical advice/case studies on how to work with bereavement, especially
within the context of the current pandemic.
Tutor – Urtzi Cristobal is a UKCP registered psychotherapist, BACP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, a supervisor and a tutor at the Gestalt Centre. Has over 10 years’ experience in palliative care and supervises therapists and doctors who work in the field. He teaches internationally to healthcare professionals in palliative care as well as professionals in the funeral sector.
Courses in the Programme:
Bereavement and Loss: Theory and Practice (Introduction)
This 2-day module is for healthcare practitioners of any discipline, working with bereaved people and would like to enhance their understanding of the emotional and psychological journey involved as well as their skills and confidence working with such experiences. The material covered will include social and cultural aspects of bereavement, main theories and practical advice and support.
Dates: TBA
Times:
Fee: £250
Delivery: Online secure platform
Therapy with bereaved clients (Advanced)
This one-day module complements the previous one and it is designed for counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists who are working or want to work with bereaved clients.
The course requires some understanding of bereavement and loss. It explores in-depth, relevant therapeutic matters through case studies, experiential activities and role-plays and provides participants with opportunities to practice acquired knowledge and skills.
Date: TBA
Times: 10am-5pm * interactive with breaks
Fee: £150
Delivery: Online secure platform
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