Advanced Grief and Bereavement Counseling (Self-Study)

Self-Study

 

Join us for an enlightening seminar on Advanced Grief and Bereavement Counseling, where we delve into the complexities of navigating loss and supporting those in grief. This intensive workshop offers seasoned therapists and clinicians’ invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance their skills in addressing profound loss and complicated bereavement scenarios. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and experiential exercises, participants will deepen their understanding of grief dynamics, explore advanced interventions, and refine their ability to provide compassionate and effective support to individuals and families facing the most challenging aspects of grief. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those coping with loss.


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Advanced grief and bereavement counseling offers a deeper exploration into the multifaceted nature of loss and the complex emotions that accompany it. This specialized training equips clinicians with advanced techniques and insights to support individuals navigating through profound grief experiences. Through this comprehensive program, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse manifestations of grief, explore advanced intervention strategies, and hone their skills in providing empathetic and effective support to bereaved individuals and families. Join us as we delve into the nuances of grief counseling, empowering counselors to make a profound difference in the lives of those facing loss.


What You Will Learn From this Seminar:

  1. Explore advanced theoretical frameworks and models of grief to deepen understanding and conceptualization of the grieving process.
  2. Enhance skills in assessing complicated grief reactions and identifying risk factors for prolonged bereavement.
  3. Learn advanced intervention techniques and evidence-based approaches for addressing complex grief symptoms and facilitating adaptive coping strategies.
  4. Develop cultural competence and sensitivity in providing grief counseling to diverse populations, including marginalized and underserved communities.
  5. Expand knowledge of ethical considerations and boundary issues specific to advanced grief counseling practice.
  6. Foster self-awareness and self-care practices to prevent burnout and enhance counselor well-being when working with intense grief experiences.
  7. Collaborate with peers to discuss challenging cases, share insights, and engage in case conceptualization exercises to enhance clinical skills.
  8. Integrate creative and expressive modalities into grief counseling interventions to facilitate emotional processing and healing.
  9. Explore the intersectionality of grief with other mental health issues, such as trauma, depression, and anxiety, and learn strategies for integrated treatment approaches.
  10. Develop a personalized action plan for ongoing professional development and continued growth as an advanced grief and bereavement counselor.

During this 2-hour seminar, we will guide you through an experiential learning process where you will be learning what it takes to help your clients, and how to implement that in daily practice.

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Who is this for?

This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.

KEY INFORMATION:

This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for social workers through the NASW National CE Approval Program in 48 states (EXCLUDING: New Jersey and West Virginia).

This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Psychologists in New York State.

For more information about CEU approval, please click here.

Format: Self-Study Online Seminar

Here's what attendees have been saying about SWEET seminars:

"I would strongly recommend this training to my colleagues because it can be applied in others personal life as well as the client's." - Nija, LMSW

"This seminar is an eye opener for me to be more aware of metaphors with my client. I am a cultural person and I see many people from different cultural background thus seminar was very effective for me." - Nicanor, LMHC

"The staff is very helpful in ensuring that the material is adequately understood." - Josephine, LCSW-R

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You can also select our Self-Study Webinar Plan for Unlimited Self-Study Courses!

Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator


Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW
Mardoche Sidor, MD & Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW

Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.

Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.




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