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Summary

Price
£21.49 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
0.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This Bereavement Training course provides a structured and informative understanding of bereavement and its wide-reaching impact on mental health. Focusing on emotional, psychological, and social responses to loss, the course explores the processes of grief and mourning while emphasizing the essential role of mental health support in navigating bereavement. Learners will explore evidence-based approaches and theoretical frameworks that support mental health in bereavement situations.

The course is designed to deepen awareness of how bereavement affects individuals differently, depending on their mental health status, background, and personal circumstances. With a strong foundation in mental health principles, the training offers insight into the complexity of grief, including its short-term and long-term effects on psychological wellbeing.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the link between bereavement and mental health
  • Identify the stages and types of grief
  • Recognize how bereavement impacts psychological wellbeing
  • Explore coping strategies and support systems for mental health during bereavement
  • Learn how cultural and individual factors influence bereavement
  • Examine mental health risks related to complicated grief

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

1
section
12
lectures
0h 55m
total
    • 1: Module 1 What is bereavement 04:00
    • 2: Module 2 Stages of grief 05:00
    • 3: Module 3 Cultural and religious practices related to mourning 04:00
    • 4: Module 4 Supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds 03:00
    • 5: Module 5 Understanding how children and adolescents experience grief 07:00
    • 6: Module 6 Helping children and adolescents cope with the death of a loved one 04:00
    • 7: Module 7 Understanding the process of dying 07:00
    • 8: Module 8 Palliative care and hospice services 07:00
    • 9: Module 9 Recognizing the impact of grief on professionals 07:00
    • 10: Module 10 Seeking support and resources as a professional 04:00
    • 11: Final Quiz 03:00
    • 12: Bereavement Training Assignment -

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Description

Bereavement is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience, and it can have significant consequences on mental health. This Bereavement Training course offers a detailed examination of the emotional and psychological dimensions of bereavement, shedding light on how mental health is affected by the loss of a loved one, friend, or colleague.

The course begins by defining bereavement and explaining the various stages of grief, from denial and anger to acceptance and adjustment. It integrates mental health considerations throughout, helping learners understand the emotional reactions that often accompany bereavement, such as anxiety, depression, isolation, and trauma. The course addresses cultural, developmental, and situational factors that influence the grieving process and the mental health outcomes of those experiencing loss.

Mental health support systems, community resources, and coping strategies are examined to help individuals process bereavement in healthy and constructive ways. Special focus is placed on the impact of complicated or prolonged grief, which can significantly impair mental health and functioning. The course also explores how bereavement intersects with pre-existing mental health conditions, highlighting the importance of early intervention and ongoing support.

Throughout the training, bereavement is consistently linked to its effects on mental health, offering learners a clear view of how to recognize, understand, and respond to grief in both professional and personal settings. Mental health care models, therapeutic approaches, and communication strategies are discussed to support individuals coping with bereavement.

Who is this course for?

This Bereavement Training course is suitable for anyone interested in understanding the connection between bereavement and mental health. It is ideal for individuals working in social services, healthcare, community support roles, or those who wish to expand their awareness of grief and mental health. The course also benefits those who wish to support others during periods of bereavement by developing a well-rounded knowledge of mental health responses.

Requirements

No formal qualification in Bereavement Training is required for this course.

Career path

This course supports career development in fields related to mental health, grief counseling, bereavement services, healthcare, and social work.

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