People can have a range of responses to significant grief and loss in their lives and therefore, will be impacted differently. This workshop will work through the stages of grief/loss, common responses to grief and loss and how to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients. The workshop will also discuss cultural contexts for expressing grief, dealing with trauma and dislocation, and identifying appropriate therapeutic interventions to match clients’ needs and goals.

• Stages of change/loss
• Common responses to grief and loss – what to look for
• Providing a safe and supportive environment
• Dealing with trauma and dislocation
• Cultural context and expressions of grief
• Identifying needs and supports