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.