Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DDSCA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize a child and adolescent’s understanding of death and grief responses based on developmental level.
Describe ways to prepare children for the death of a loved one.
Recall at least three creative interventions to support grieving children, including support needed relating to funerals.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Developmental Considerations
Piaget’s Developmental Theory
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Early and Middle Childhood
Adolescence
Complicated Grief
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ways to Prepare Children for Death of Loved One
The Child's Perspective
Family Assessment
Special Situations
Timing of the Discussion
Having the Discussion
Involving Support Systems
Review
Summary
Section 4: Interventions to Support and Grieving Children
The Kubler-Ross Model
Recognize and Respond
Helping Children Cope with Grief
Activities
Participation in Funerals
Honoring Their Loved One
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice, Palliative Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.