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Contemporary Approaches to Bereavement (NURS90073)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
February
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
- General information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/pcspeccert
- Email:TL-palliativecare@unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information:http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/pcspeccert
- Email:TL-palliativecare@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | February |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will examine a range of theoretical and clinical approaches to bereavement intervention. Drawing on contemporary theory and evidence-based practice the subject will consider the bereavement needs of special populations and will explore a range of individual, group and family techniques and intervention strategies. Topics to be covered include:
Day 1. Historical and Theoretical Perspectives on bereavement
- Historical developments in grief theory and practice
- Recent developments in grief theory and practice
- Attachment theory
Day 2. Developmental Perspectives
- Child bereavement
- Adolescent bereavement
- Older adult bereavement
Day 3 Clinical Interventions
- Complicated grief and managing intense emotions
- Grief and loss in the family system
- Bereavement risk assessment and referral
- Rituals, symbols and creative expressions of grief
Day 4 Self care and ethical issues in bereavement care
- Ethics and bereavement interventions
- Self care strategies for the practitioner
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Recognise and understand the process of loss and bereavement and the impact this has on patients and their families, and on themselves as service providers
- Describe a range of grief and bereavement theories as they relate to the palliative care setting
- Have an understanding of what constitutes good bereavement practices taking into account diversity in age, culture, general and sexual orientation
Generic skills
Students will be recognised for their skill and knowledge related to bereavement, and acknowledged as a resource within their services
Students will complement their existing communication skills
Students will be considered as leaders in their field.
Last updated: 3 November 2022