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Dementia: Exploring Grief and Loss

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Schedule

Wednesday, May 8, 9–11 a.m.

Register through: May 06, 2024

All times shown in central time.

Fee

$59

Instructor

Erica Srinivasan

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Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.

Summary

Coping with loss is a major aspect of the experience of living with dementia, and of providing care, support or companionship to someone with dementia. In this course, we will explore the loss and grief experience of those impacted by dementia, including the person with dementia, family, friends and healthcare professionals, and those who are bereaved. You will gain an understanding of loss and grief that is uniquely associated with dementia, as well as effective, evidenced-based grief coping approaches.

Overview

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss losses and grief unique to the person with dementia, family and friends, and healthcare professionals
  • Analyze differences between anticipatory grief, ambiguous loss, and disenfranchised grief
  • Identify grief coping approaches for the person with dementia, family and friends, and healthcare professionals
  • Discuss best practices for informal and formal grief support for dementia healthcare professionals

Audience

Beginner to Advanced

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Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 2
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units .2
American Psychological Association - Continuing Education Credit 2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors - Continuing Education Credit Hours 2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists - Continuing Education Credit Hours 2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Workers - Continuing Education Credit Hours 2
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Licensed Professional Counselors 2

Explanation of Continuing Education Hours

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Contact Meghan Wilhelmi at meghan.wilhelmi@wisc.edu or 608-263-2829

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Meet your instructor

Erica Srinivasan

PhD

(PhD) is an assistant professor of psychology at UW-La Crosse, where she also serves as the director for the Center for Grief and Death Education. She is co-chair for the gerontology emphasis.