Grief 101: Understanding and Navigating The Grief Journey
On Monday, October 7, 2024 The Institute for the Study of Integrative Healthcare is hosting Adjunct Professor of Psychology - Child Life Dave Roberts, LMSW to present, "Grief 101: Understanding and Navigating The Grief Journey."
This hybrid presentation, offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom, is designed to be a broad introduction to the topic of grief. Participants will learn among other things:
- A vocabulary for grief.
- The physical, emotional and cognitive changes that occur in the early phase of grief.
- A non-linear framework to understand how grief manifests.
- The importance of continuing bonds in facilitating integration of grief into ongoing life narratives.
- How to hold space for grieving individuals using Richard Tedeschi’s and Lawrence Calhoun’s model of expert companionship.
Time will also be reserved for questions and answers. Refreshments will be available.
This event is hosted by the Institute for the Study of Integrative Healthcare.
Event Details:
When:
Monday, October 7, 4:00 - 5:15 P.M.
Where:
Hislop Auditorium, Thurston Hall, Utica University
You can also attend virtually via Zoom (register below), if you wish:
About the Presenter
Dave Roberts not only teaches here at Utica, but he's a well-known author and podcast host. His commitment to helping others navigate grief is a result of the challenges that he experienced following the death of his 18 year-old daughter Jeannine in March of 2003 due to cancer. He has been a featured speaker and workshop presenter focusing on life adjustments and life transitions. Roberts' other specialties include chemical dependency counseling, group facilitation, and grief counseling.