Loss and Bereavement Awareness
The grief that accompanies bereavement and loss can be overwhelming. It can take quite some time to adjust to the loss in your life and imagine what life will be like in the future without your loved one. Grief is a process that has several stages. Denial, bargaining, anger, and depression are key elements of that process.
Description
Healthcare professionals play an important role in supporting the bereaved. This course will help learners understand the issues surrounding bereavement, the different stages of loss and how to offer practical advice and coping strategies for those suffering.
The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of loss and duty of care, as well as the relevant laws and legislation. The key points covered in this course are:
- The stages of dying
- Cultural awareness
- Pathways
- Duty of care
- Managing the environment
- Record keeping
- Maintaining attitude and behavior
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- The stages of dying
- Dealing with change
- Cultural awareness and adopting a non-judgmental approach
- The pathway to a good death
- Duty of care and maintaining privacy, dignity and respect
- Managing the environment
- Family and visitors and coping with loss
- Record keeping of questions and best practice responses
- Maintaining attitude and behaviour