The Role of Christian Faith and Spirituality in the Grieving Process
Presenter(s):
Sam Dexter, MDiv, MSW, BCCC
$22.50
Member Price:
$18.00
Training description:
Even as professionals, those of us who are supporting a grieving person can find it hard to know what to do or say to show the person you care. It can be easy to feel like you might say the wrong thing at the wrong time that does not provide comfort. This training is designed to show how to help others who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Sam Dexter, MDiv, MSW, BCCC will share information about the grieving process, what to say (and not to say) to someone who is grieving, and share ideas for supporting the grieving person, with an emphasis on the role of Christian faith and spirituality in the grieving process.
CE category:
Direct Practice: Groups and Communities
Direct Practice: Individuals, Couples, Families, and Children
No. of CE Hours:
1.5
Training format:
audio-based
Practice Level(s):
Intermediate: MSW Level
Target Audience:
Social workers and related professionals
Social work students
Human services professionals
Clergy
Learning Objectives:
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
1. Articulate 2-3 “do’s and don’ts” for offering support for persons who are grieving
2. Outline a number of key resources from Scripture and Christian tradition that support efforts to provide comfort to a person who is grieving
3. Describe the salient aspects of the grief process
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Presenter Bio:
Rev. Sam Dexter is the Manager of the Spiritual Care Program at Regional Hospice and Palliative Care in Danbury, CT. Sam is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ. He received his M.Div degree from Yale Divinity School and Masters of Clinical Social Work in gerontology from Columbia University.