Beth Eckerd – Counseling Grief Clients: Practical Interventions from New Theoretical Insights

[Instant Download] – Immediately deliver the download link after receiving the paymentPurchase Beth Eckerd – Counseling Grief Clients: Practical Interventions from New Theoretical Insights courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41Faculty:Beth EckerdDuration:5 Hours 35 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Nov 30, 2016Clinicians often struggle to develop an effective approach to counseling grief clients, due to the uniqueness of each individual’s grief. The last 10-15 years have seen an explosion of new research in the field and many new studies have turned what we thought we knew on its head. Another important and very practical issue involves diagnosis, as DSM-5® revisions affect the most commonly applied diagnoses for grief clients.Explore this new research, including up-to-date information about appropriate diagnosis of grief clients in DSM-5®, ideas for how to assess grief severity and related constructs, and clarification about what is meant by “complicated grief” with Licensed Psychologist and Certified Thanatologist, Dr. Beth Eckerd. Review the most commonly used current models for understanding grief and leave with tools, including 20 interventions, to more confidently assist clients in navigating the adaptive, yet confusing and difficult, grief process. The seminar will end with a focus on self-care, discussing how to appropriately manage and care for ourselves in this demanding, yet fulfilling, work. Handouts Manual – Counseling Grief Clients (1.45 MB) 119 Pages Available after Purchase OutlineWHAT RESEARCH TELLS US ABOUT GRIEFThe cost of loving and caring Models for understanding griefOlder, familiar modelsThe “griefwork” hypothesisKubler-Ross stagesCurrent theories and approachesAttachment theoryPhase and task modelsMeaning reconstructionDual process modelContinuing bondsExpressionsEmotional and cognitive expressionsPhysical manifestationsBehavioral expressionsSocial behaviors and societal reactions Predictors and mediators of the experienceBackground: grief is highly individualPersonality and other vulnerability factorsWho died; quality of relationshipSocial, contextual, and cultural influencesMode of deathOther influencesNon-death lossesASSISTING OUR CLIENTS THROUGH THE JOURNEY OF GRIEFGrief counselingHow is it different from other types of counseling?Who often benefits (and who may not)? Components of a general approachThe 3 Rogerian conditionsPower of presence Being a companion/therapist for your grief clientsCross-cultural and other diversity considerationsDealing with emotional intensityGrief vs. trauma InterventionsWhen clients’ grief is disenfranchisedWorking with couples or families who have experienced the “same” lossPreparing for grief “spikes”Post-traumatic growthWHEN GRIEF BECOMES COMPLICATEDCommon trajectories for griefWhat is “complicated” grief and how do you recognize it?Risk factors for complicated grief Overview of treatments for complicated griefASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF GRIEF-RELATED SYMPTOMSHow to differentiate between depression, grief, and PTSDPersistent Complex Bereavement DisorderUse of Adjustment Disorder diagnosis with grief clientsMeasurement/assessment of griefBEING A GRIEF COUNSELORThe risks and joys of this work Self-awarenessSelf-careTraining opportunities in this fieldFacultyBeth Eckerd, JD, Ph.D. Related seminars and products: 1 Beth Eckerd, J.D., Ph.D., is an experienced educator who has taught undergraduate and graduate level psychology and counseling courses for over 10 years. Her teaching and research focus has been on grief, diagnosis, personality and psychopathology, death education, and counseling. This combination led to her avid interest in the DSM-5®’s revision process. In addition to her faculty responsibilities, Dr. Eckerd presents to professional groups on DSM-5®’s overall changes as well as specifically on DSM® diagnosis of grief-related symptomatology. She has recently co-authored a chapter entitled “When is grief ‘abnormal’? The changing approach to grief in the DSM,” as well as articles in Death Studies and other journals. Beth has shared her grief expertise on the radio and the Internet as well.Dr. Eckerd is an associate professor at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA, and a licensed psychologist. Her style includes equal parts of knowledge, organization, and humor, which establishes an enjoyable environment for audience engagement and learning.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Lizabeth Eckerd is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Humboldt State University. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Lizabeth Eckerd has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose. Salepage: https://catalog.pesi.com//item/counseling-grief-clients-practical-interventions-theoretical-insights-34389Archive: https://archive.ph/wip/94oICPurchase Beth Eckerd – Counseling Grief Clients: Practical Interventions from New Theoretical Insights courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41