SOWK 628 - Children’s Grief and Bereavement

3 Hour(s) Credit
Explore the psychosocial aspects of loss for children and teens. It builds on systems theory and draws upon knowledge of human behavior and development. Grief theoretical frameworks are explored to enhance assessment and treatment approaches in social work practice. Special focus is given to issues around traumatic loss and risks for complicated grief. Various evidence-based approaches, including group approaches and expressive therapies, are learned.
Three hours per week
Prerequisites Admission to the M.S.W. Program or permission of the instructor; if student took SOWK 453, permission from the instructor is required
May Not Receive Credit for Both SOWK 628 and SOWK 627
Undergraduate/Graduate Swing Equivalent SOWK 453