About this course

Learning Objectives

• Historical Context: Participants will be able to articulate the evolution of grief theory, tracing its development from Freud's early psychoanalytic perspectives to Kübler-Ross's influential five stages of grief, and into contemporary theories that emphasize continuing bonds and post-traumatic growth.
• Theoretical Frameworks: Participants will gain an understanding of key grief theories and how they have progressed in the timeline of knowledge.
• Application to Clinical Practice: Participants will apply grief theories in clinical settings, recognizing the importance of tailoring grief interventions to individual experiences and the diverse ways people process loss.

Learning Levels

• Beginner, Intermediate

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Kathy Couch

  LCSW, CT, EMDR Consultant

  Kathy founded Rewired360, a EMDR Consulting/Training business and Willow Creek Counseling, an EMDR therapy business. Certifications are held with EMDRIA as a EMDR Certified Therapist/Approved Consultant, and a Fellow in Thanatology with the Association of Death Education and Counseling, and is a Level 2 trained Gottman Institute clinician.

  Kathy has 10 years of teaching experience at Boise State University, with specializations in in program evaluation, research and small business development. Specialties include areas of death, grief, bereavement, couples, and has experience with addiction, child welfare, probation and parole, TF-CBT, substance abuse and domestic violence. She regularly provides EMDR and Couples Intensives and lives in Twin Falls, Idaho with her family daughter, twin boys and family dogs.

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  Stephanie Pearce

  Owner of Stephanie Pearce Therapy

  Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilities a private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss across the life span, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.

  Ms. Pearce is a certified EMDR therapist, certified in Brainspotting, a certified perinatal mental health professional & a certified grief informed professional. She is passionate about participating in ongoing learning & is awaiting her Thanatology professional certification exam results.

  She enjoys working with students in the academic environment. Ms. Pearce also works as an adjunct instructor through Grand Canyon University, as well as supporting students in their social work field work programs through Marywood University. She facilitates CEU trainings for the Nurturing Mamas Network & for NASW-PA.

  Stephanie enjoys hiking with her family including an energetic rescue dog. She is a lifelong NY Jets & Mets fan.