Grief and Loss in Child and Youth Care

As Child and Youth Care practitioners we recognize that there is not ‘right’ or ‘normal’ way to cope with or respond to the death or the loss of someone we love.  This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore cultural, social, and personal aspects of loss, death, dying, and grief.  They will gain knowledge about current practices in grief and loss, in particular the use of strength-based, relational practices used to provide support to children, youth, and their families.   Relevant legal, ethical, and social issues, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of loss and grief will also be examined.