HOL 5560 - Understanding Grief and Loss

This course examines basic principles of grief and loss in their many manifestations and myths including mourning practices and common reactions by the grieving person and those around him/her. Many types of loss will be considered including death, relationship break-up, abandonment, job loss, physical changes, grief and loss related to substance abuse, and other ambiguous and disenfranchised losses. Grief support techniques will be 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 holistic health as they relate to physical, emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual areas.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Credits: 3 hours