HOL 5560 - Understanding Grief and Loss

This course examines basic principles of grief and loss including the many types of loss, mourning, common reactions, manifestations and myths. Also considered are ambiguous loss, disenfranchised loss, substance use related to grief and the special needs of those who grieve in prison. Grief support in the form of healing listening is explored as well as issues related to self-awareness, self-care and boundaries in supporting those who grieve. The issues are explored through the lens of Holism as it relates to physical, emotional, intellectual, relational and spiritual areas.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to upperclass and graduate students.