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The Bridge Center for Continuing Education at Messiah University and Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC are jointly offering 8, 3-credit CE courses for licensed social workers, and those holding a master's or doctoral degree in the profession. Attendees can complete each course as a stand alone CE offering, or participate in all 8 courses by the end of 2024 and earn an Advance Practice Certificate in Holistic Bereavement Care from the Bridge Center for Continuing Education at Messiah University and Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC.

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Description:

Suicide ranks among the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s top 10 causes of death for elementary school-aged children and teenagers. The sudden loss of a peer is an emotionally and cognitively traumatic occurrence that often leads to instances of disenfranchised grief. This interactive course explores recent advancements in biopsychosocial and spiritual strategies for supporting bereaved children and teens in growing through grief following peer suicide. In applying the strategies to practice, the course includes a small group role-play of a practitioner engaging with a child/adolescent exploring religious/spiritual questions in connection with peer suicide.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the biopsychosocial and spiritual manifestations of grief among children/ adolescents bereaved by peer suicide.

2. Examine best practice strategies for supporting children/adolescents bereaved by peer suicide.

3. Compose a role-play integrating the strategies and religion/spirituality exploration in supporting a child/adolescent bereaved by peer suicide.

Instructional Methods:

Instructional methods will include large/small group discussion, polling, self-reflection, reflective dialogue, and role-play. Attendees will receive a training guide at the start of the course.

Relevance to Social Work Profession:

Participants will advance their understanding of child/adolescent biopsychosocial and spiritual manifestations of grief, knowledge of recent advancements in supportive biopsychosocial and spiritual strategies, and competence applying the strategies and religious/spiritual exploration in supporting children/adolescents bereaved by peer suicide to practice.

Learn more about presenter, Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT

"NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 3 suicide prevention CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapists (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors."

For questions related to course content, contact (julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com).

For registration questions, contact bridgecenter@messiah.edu.

Refunds and Cancellation Policy:  Registration cancellation made by the registrant via email to bridgecenter@messiah.edu or through the registration system at least 10 business days prior to the course date will be eligible to receive a refund less $10 administration fee. Refund requests must include the name of the attendee and course name, date. Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the course will not be eligible for a refund. Registered no-shows are not eligible for a refund.

Rescheduling the course may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment. If rescheduling is necessary, all registered persons will be contacted via email.

Educational/Resource Support Statement:  The information to be provided during this course is to be given as information only, generally applicable to members of the community, and not tailored to anyone individual’s needs.  Nothing to be presented during the course is meant to diagnose or treat a medical or behavioral health condition and is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you or a loved one need the advice of a qualified medical or behavioral health practitioner, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or contact 911.

ADA Statement:  If you require ADA accommodations, please indicate your needs to julie@rolbereavementresourcecenter.com a minimum of three business days prior to event date.  We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification.

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