Bereavement and Loss: Models of Grief and the Grieving Process

Short Description:

We take an in-depth look at how to manage the impact of bereavement and relationship loss. Looking at our own self-care, whilst working with loss.

The course is designed to give you practical guidance on how to be alongside grief. They are grounded in knowledge and personal experience of working in this area and uses skills, exercises and creative tools which can deepen insight and are enjoyable.

Working in this area, being alongside powerful emotions can be challenging and triggering we will highlight the significance and the importance of self-care in order for you to develop your own resources in working with grief.

Plus we also hope you will have some fun!

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

- Models/theories of grief (latest thinking research based)

- Loss within the family using a family sculpt

- Genograms working with in relation to loss

- Self-care/Use of Supervision

Key Benefits:

- Participants will gain knowledge that is research based, to inform their practice

- Knowledge of the practical matters relating to a death that are usually only discovered when we experience our own loss.

- Self-care and being alongside powerful emotions

- Ideas to support working creatively in this area.

Target Audience:

This CPD workshop is open to anyone who is interested in the subject matter, wants to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This workshop is particularly aimed at professionals working in a health care setting, counsellors, student counsellors, psychotherapists, occupational therapists, case managers, social care workers and those in helping professions who work therapeutically with others.

About the Tutors:

Tracey Gibson - Integrative Counsellor, MBACP

Tracey is an experienced Cruse Bereavement volunteer, Supervisor and Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and an accredited professional of The Foundation for Infant Loss Training. Throughout her career she has been involved in delivering training to professionals, which she now combines with her private therapy practice.

Alison Huxtable MBACP, CPCAB, IIPA

Alison has been a volunteer with Cruse for over 10 years. She is a Cruse Supervisor / Trainer and co-writer of their national training materials. Alison also trains others as an independent tutor, teaching CPCAB courses at levels 4,5 and 6, which she combines with her private psychotherapy practice

Alison and Tracey share their knowledge and skills in the tranquil Exmoor setting of Ravenholme training. Writing and delivering bespoke training solutions, working with organisations to meet their specific requirements.

COVID-19 College Regulations:

- Do not enter if you have displayed any symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days or potentially been in contact with anyone who has had or displayed symptoms within the last 14 days.

- Please adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times ensuring to keep 2 meters distance at least.

- Do not share stationary or tools these should be kept for individual use.

- All paperwork to be signed and sent electronically only.

- Use hand wipes, gels or other sanitisers provided.

- Ensure any equipment you are bringing on site has been cleaned and disinfected prior to coming onto site.

- Please wash your hands on a regular basis.

- Please cough, sneeze or blow your nose into tissues and dispose of these immediately, if none are available please cough or sneeze into your elbow and wash immediately.

- Use any PPE required as per the sites rules.

- We will be sending all attendees a COVID-19 Pre-Visit Declaration Form prior to the event.

This is an 'in person' workshop, based at Iron Mill's venue in Exeter. The running of this workshop as an 'in person' workshop is dependent on the Covid-19 restrictions and social distancing measures in place at the time of the workshop date. If Covid-19 restrictions are such that the workshop cannot go ahead in person, it will either be postponed or moved online. If this happens, all delegates will be contacted and offered the choice to re-book or receive a refund. We will review arrangements 2 weeks' before the event and inform you of any changes.

*Please note: Ticket Sales end midday on Friday 2nd July 2021.