Philosophical, moral and ethical concerns are discussed in relation to professional practitioners, dying patients and their family members. The Near Death experience and Post Death phenomena are also explored. BE104 Loss Within the Family Family dynamics are greatly disrupted after a death. The impact of grief on family members and their inter-relationships will be examined. The influence of gender, age and role are studied in the context of the family unit.
Many factors influence how a person grieves.
Personal attributes, life experience and the nature of the death will be explored. The course will assist the student to estimate vulnerability and increased risk of complications. The students will learn skills and techniques for the preparation and delivery of presentations and workshops for various groups. With knowledge acquired in the Bereavement Education Certificate program, students will be able to assess needs and provide training for volunteers in a variety of settings. The 6-credit Bereavement Education Certificate program consists of 6 courses.