Introduction to Grief Following Trauma - CPCA On Line Course

Course Description: In the course of one’s career, it is inevitable that professionals will encounter traumatic death and loss issues both personally and professionally. Professionals often feel ill prepared to provide effective care throughout the grief process. This Workshop will cover key grief and loss concepts relating to trauma and traumatic death. Participants will increase their knowledge of how trauma impacts the grief process and will gain skills for evaluating and supporting persons who have experienced traumatic death and loss.  This course is designed for anyone who works with people who experience grief and loss following a traumatic event.

Program Highlights

· Characteristics of trauma

· Clinical implications of grief

· Primary needs of victims

· What helps and what hurts

· Types of traumatic events

· Traumatic grief and grief reactions

· Death notification

· Applications of the SAFER model

· Supporting grieving people

· Personal self-care plan

Here is a link to Bio of presenter Edmonton Police Chaplain Roy LANGER 

There is a cost to attending this Zoom Event. Once a "ticket" is purchased, a Zoom link will be emailed to you. Note there is a 50% discount for CPCA Members.

Upon completion, CPCA members will receive a CPCA Certificate from our CPCA Registrar. In addition, the CPCA member will receive 1 credit on their training record in the area of Police Community & Family.