As nurses (and other health professionals), we are expected just to carry on our work or cope, irrespective of the trauma we witness every day. In our personal lives, as the Nurse in the family, people look to us to take the lead in a family crisis and “fix it”.

In this short workshop we will examine two main concepts, the first being validating our own personal grief or challenging experiences. The second is your work with patients and your relationships with family and friends who have experienced trauma, bereavement, or grief – enhancing your counselling and communication techniques.

The skills you will learn at the workshop will be valuable to you in various challenging situations. This short workshop offers not just education but includes a supportive environment with caring and experienced facilitators to assist you to explore these difficult topics.

Healthcare should be delivered by competent, knowledgeable individuals to ensure the best possible experience for the recipient of that care. Nursing is a fabulous profession – the backbone of the healthcare system. It is the knowledge and skill of the individual Nurse that will have the greatest influence on the happiness and health outcomes of each and every client

Topics:

• What to say and not to say to a bereaved or distressed person
• About grief and bereavement and how they affect us
• How to use the ‘five-minute framework’ and how to counsel family members or clients
• Counselling tips
• How to avoid traps in challenging situations

Learning outcomes:

• Investigate the effects of bereavement and grief on physical and mental health
• Learn techniques to enhance your counselling skills
• Explore the five-minute framework of counselling
• Investigate the concepts of validation and expression to assist with healing

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