Complicated Grief Part 2: Helping Clients Move Beyond Grief to Purpose (3HR) Presented by Dr. Paul Hardy, NAADAC

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD): pathological grief, prolonged grief, and complicated grief, existed before. The first criteria set for PGD diagnosis in the DSM-5 was persistent complex bereavement disorder, with symptoms lasting more than one year. In this Part 2 Segment of Complicated Grief, we will clarify current issues and methods to help clients define and develop milestone markers for a healthy grieving process.

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Clarify current issues with complicated and prolonged grief.
• Develop milestone markers of a healthy grieving process.
• Assist the client in identifying distorted cognitive thinking regarding grief.
• Incorporate counteractive measures to distorted beliefs.
• Create a plan for therapists to help clients lower grieving stress symptoms.

Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Dr. Paul Hardy, NAADAC