Prolonged Grief Disorder: A New Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies (2HR)

With the recent release of the DSM-5-TR, clinicians are eager to learn about updates, especially with new diagnoses. This new DSM edition ushers in only one official new diagnosis, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). This training will present the new diagnosis and its criteria, explore the pros and cons of such a diagnosis, and examine methods of assessing for PGD. The use of diverse interventions and tools will be covered. Clinicians will feel more informed about this new diagnosis and better prepared to support clients who may have PGD.

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

• Articulate diagnostic criteria for Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and analyze the pros and cons of the diagnosis.
• Conceptualize an understanding of clients with PGD and formulate goals and interventions.
• Create and utilize diverse treatment interventions to assist clients in the resolution of PGD.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, and General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Diane Bigler