Most people will experience loss and bereavement at some point during their lives. Sadly, that will include you. In social care we often build strong bonds with the vulnerable people we support because we care. This means you are likely to experience more loss and bereavement than someone who is not involved in a social care role.

In this Loss and Bereavement Support course, we are not telling you how to behave when experiencing your own loss. You are a wonderfully unique individual and you will have your own unique experiences. However, we will share with you some of the key models identified through studies of patterns of other people’s experiences and help you to understand what is normal and when to seek support. We also help you to apply this learning to your work when you need to support colleagues or the individuals you support through the grieving process. Naturally, the learning can be applied in your personal life too with your family and friends.

• Reacting to loss and bereavement
• Stages of dying
• Stages of grief
• End of life care
• Supporting bereaved people
• Managing your own feelings and getting help

By the end of the training you will:

• Understand the models of loss and bereavement
• The stages of dying
• Meet the needs of bereaved people more effectively in your practice

This Loss and Bereavement Support course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about loss and bereavement. Whilst it provides a focus for people working in social care, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people..