Paving the Long Road: Bereavement Care (P11)

1.Describe common patterns of grief.2.Identify strategies for supporting those experiencing acute grief.3.Identify signs and indications of complicated grief.4.Describe supportive interventions to promote healthy grief.5.Discuss the role of expressive therapies in fostering healthy grief. This presentation will describe current approaches to understand grief across the life span. Current literature on the impact of the loss of a loved one will be reviewed. Recommendations for supportive care and anticipatory guidance will be offered. Case examples that illustrate normal grief responses and concerning examples will be offered. The role of art and expressive therapies will be described. Experiential exercises will be offered. Resources for learning more about grief and bereavement across the life span will be provided.