Diagnosing Prolonged Grief Disorder

Friday, April 12, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00  p.m.

Zoom Webinar

Registration Fee: $45

OVERVIEW: The times they are a-changing. For decades, society has tried to confine grief into five stages, while the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) has bounced bereavement around in various versions as an exclusionary diagnosis. But in its most current edition, the DSM-5-TR has shifted focus to a more dynamic prolonged grief disorder, defining it as its own diagnostic entity. During this presentation, Clara will discuss the criteria and differences among the disorders, current grief practices and theories, grieving styles and communication strategies. 

OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to:

• Describe DSM-5-TR criteria for Prolonged Grief Disorder and how it differs from other disorders, 
• Discuss current grief practices and ways different grieving styles impact the process,
• Identify effective strategies for coping with grief and ways to communicate about loss. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This continuing education Zoom webinar is designed for case managers, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and health care workers.  The community is also invited to attend. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION:                                                              
Mental Health America of the Heartland is a pre-approved provider for social workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Provider Number 17-007. This continuing education provider is approved 3.0 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors.

In order to receive continuing education credit and a certificate of attendance for this Zoom webinar, you will be required to participate in the Zoom webinar. You will receive a Zoom invitation via email within a week of webinar. Also you will need to take an online exam and complete an evaluation that will be sent in a separate email after the live Zoom webinar. You must pass the test by 70%. The Zoom webinar will not be available by recording and viewing at any other time.