Complicated Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder: Recognition and Treatment Strategies (Live)
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 7-9pm (EDT)
Grief is a natural and essential response to loss, but when it becomes prolonged and overwhelming, it can significantly impact a person’s emotional and psychological well-being. Complicated Grief (CG), now classified as Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) in the DSM-5-TR, presents a distinct challenge for clinicians, as it involves intense, long-lasting sorrow that disrupts daily functioning. This two-hour seminar is designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify, diagnose, and treat individuals experiencing complicated grief.
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Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 7-9pm (EDT)
CEUs: 2
Location: Online via Zoom
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of Complicated Grief and differentiate it from normal grief, depression, and PTSD.
- Understand the risk factors that contribute to the development of Prolonged Grief Disorder.
- Utilize effective diagnostic tools, including the PG-13 and ICG, to screen for complicated grief.
- Apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Assess pharmacological considerations when co-occurring symptoms such as depression or anxiety are present.
- Develop a treatment plan based on a real-world case study.
- A comprehensive understanding of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for Complicated Grief.
- Practical techniques to integrate into your therapeutic practice, including step-by-step intervention models.
- An opportunity for case-based learning to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios.
Join us for this informative and engaging seminar and gain the skills to help individuals navigate their grief and move towards healing.
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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 CEU for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists in New York State
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Format: Live Online Seminar
Date and Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 7-9pm (EDT)
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
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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