Understanding Cultural Practices in Grief and Loss
The diverse ways that humans experience grief require therapists to advance their cultural competency. Having knowledge and appreciation for the varying ways that people grieve is best practices.

About This Course
By attending this workshop, clinicians will learn about how different cultures grieve and mourn. Case studies will illuminate differences in grieving and practitioner responses. Recommendations for culturally adapted grief and loss counseling will be reviewed.
Participants will be able to...
- Acquire specialized knowledge of various cultural practices around grief.
- Develop critical thinking in analyzing relevant cultural case studies.
- Demonstrate competency in supporting clients
Course admission requirements:
Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.
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Continuing Education (CE) hours
2 NBCC CE hours are available for licensed mental health providers. Please check with your licensing board to confirm that NBCC CE hours are accepted.
Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6912. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Course Materials
- Prerecorded Video (Insert length + Understanding Cultural Practices in Grief and Loss )
- Presentation
- Quiz
- Presentation Feedback Survey
- Certificate of Completion*
*A passed quiz of at least 80% and a completed feedback survey required for certificate.

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