Understanding and skills development for carers working in circumstances of loss and bereavement: supporting relatives, friends, colleagues, and self.
Course Content
- attachment theory
- Worden’s four tasks of mourning
- working with relatives, friends and colleagues
- how grief is expressed
- Worden’s tasks for helpers
- awareness of one’s own needs
- empathic listening and responding
Lead Tutor
Pauline O’Brien BSc, BA Psych, PG Dip Counselling. Pauline is a counsellor and accredited trainer, a member of COSCA, BPS and BACP, and works with clients on a wide range of issues including bereavement, loss, anxiety and relationship problems. Pauline also teaches a number of courses including COSCA’s Certificate in Counselling Skills and has long experience of coaching and developing staff.
Certification
TfC attendance certificate