About This Course
3 NBCC CE hours are available for licensed mental health providers. Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6912.
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About This Course
This course explores the often-overlooked realm of non-death losses—such as the loss of identity, relationships, health, or life transitions—and their profound emotional, psychological, and social impacts on individuals and communities. Students will learn to classify various types of non-death losses and examine how personal beliefs, cultural norms, and the nature of the loss influence the grieving process. Through interactive discussions and skill-building exercises, the course emphasizes the development of empathy and effective communication strategies, including active listening and emotional validation, to support those experiencing non-death loss. Additionally, students will explore pathways to resilience, personal growth, and the discovery of meaning in the midst of change and adversity.
Key Learning Objectives:
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Classify what constitutes as non-death losses and understand the emotional, psychological, and
social impacts of these types of losses on individuals and communities.
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Investigate factors such as personal beliefs, cultural norms, and the nature of the loss that shape how individuals respond and grieve them.
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Create empathy and supportive communication skills to effectively help others experiencing non-death losses, including techniques for active listening and validation.
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Formulate opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and finding meaning in loss.
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.