Managing Grief: Essential Counseling Interventions 

Healing from Loss: Expert Counseling Strategies Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Grief and Loss Interventions for Individual and Group Counseling
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Introduction (00:00 - 02:00)
The episode was pre-recorded as part of a continuing education webinar.
CEUs are available for this presentation through All CEUs.
Today's topic is "Grief and Loss Activities" in the "Journey to Recovery" series.
Defining Grief and Loss (02:01 - 10:00)
Grief can result from any loss, not just death.
Types of losses: loved ones, pets, childhood innocence, physical health, jobs, independence, memory, and more.
Conceptualizing grief in terms of any loss and its impact.
Impacts of Unresolved Grief (10:01 - 15:00)
Failure to deal with grief can affect mental and physical health.
Grief can lead to changes in self-concept, roles, and values.
Loss of self-esteem and identity can result from significant losses.
Stages of Grief (15:01 - 25:00)
Overview of Kubler-Ross stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
Each stage can manifest differently in individuals.
Recognizing and addressing different types of grief.
Types of Grief (25:01 - 35:00)
Normal grief reactions include physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms.
Anticipatory grief: preparing for an expected loss.
Complicated grief: chronic, delayed, masked, and disenfranchised grief.
Activities and Interventions (35:01 - 45:00)
Psycho-educational approach followed by practical activities.
Brainstorming types of losses and their effects.
Suggested activities for clients to process grief.
Secondary Losses (45:01 - 55:00)
Primary losses often lead to secondary losses (e.g., loss of job leads to loss of financial security).
Importance of acknowledging and grieving secondary losses.
Exacerbating and Mitigating Factors (55:01 - 1:05:00)
Factors affecting grief reactions: proximity to the loss, other stressors, mental health issues, coping skills, social supports.
Impact of unresolved grief: getting stuck in anger or depression.
Effective coping strategies and social support systems.
Addressing Unresolved Grief (1:05:01 - 1:15:00)
Helping clients recognize and process their grief.
Encouraging the expression of feelings and identifying support systems.
Activities to aid in the grieving process.
Children and Grief (1:15:01 - 1:25:00)
How children understand and react to loss.
Activities to help children cope with grief.
Encouraging a sense of safety and stability.
Self-Care During Grief (1:25:01 - 1:35:00)
Importance of self-care: quality rest, exercise, healthy diet, avoiding alcohol.
Mindfulness and radical acceptance.
Encouraging happiness triggers and managing grief triggers.
Closure and Final Thoughts (1:35:01 - End)
Importance of addressing and normalizing grief.
Bill of Rights for grief: acknowledging and respecting individual grief processes.
Reminder of the available resources and support systems.
Conclusion
Recap of key points.
Encouragement to take the quiz for CEUs.
Closing remarks and acknowledgments.