Objectives
  • Identify the differences between anticipated and sudden loss and at least five factors that affect individual reactions to loss.
  • Explore how people perceive and make sense of trauma and unexpected change and what information and education is most helpful immediately after death.
  • Learn effective presence and support measures, self-care techniques, including self-awareness, externalization and actions.
  • Review associated complications that can arise from sudden and/or violent death and how to effectively mourn the person who died and maintain a healthy connection.