Supporting People through Grief, Loss & Bereavement
CPD courses & points for psychologists
South Africa: Learn evidence-based courses on supporting clients through grief and loss. Understand grief models and interventions for all ages.
In this clinically focused talk, social worker, Carin Marcus offers a comprehensive exploration of grief from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Drawing on well-established grief models and over two decades of clinical experience, Carin provides mental health professionals with a nuanced understanding of how grief impacts people across the lifespan.
The talk pays particular attention to how grief manifests in children at different developmental stages, offering guidance on age-appropriate interventions. Carin also outlines therapeutic approaches to working with bereaved clients, with a focus on meaning-making, emotional resilience, and long-term adjustment following loss.
This talk is ideal for psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals seeking evidence-based tools to support clients navigating grief and bereavement.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
- Describe key theoretical models of grief and how they inform clinical practice.
- Identify how grief presents in children at various developmental stages.
- Implement age-appropriate strategies to support grieving children and their families.
- Apply therapeutic approaches to assist bereaved clients in finding meaning after loss.
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