Loss & Grief 101: Clinical Theory, Bereavement Models, Case Conceptualiztion, and Basic Interventions for Grieving Clients-Envision Counseling

This training in Loss and Grief hosted by Envision Counseling is intended for mental health professionals who are interested in        exploring how North American dominant narratives on grief impact bio-psychosocial experiences of loss via clinical theories, treatment models, natural bereavement styles, and healthy loss adaptation within the context of personal insight and professional awareness. Participants learn to evaluate and conceptualize grief and loss symptoms, and design foundational supportive interventions that meet bereaved individuals where they are in their grief process.

• • What Does Loss and Grief Mean to You?
• • Exploring how the dominant cultural narrative of grief impacts the way individuals grieve.
• • 21^st Century Models of Loss Adaptation, Meaning Making & Continuing Bonds
• • Exploring the Intersection of Traditional Clinical Theory, Current Bereavement Models, and Strengths-based Interventions to support healthy grieving.
• • Case Conceptualization and Treatment Goals
• • Exploring the connection between the fluid nature of grief, interventions, and treatment goals to help clients process, adapt to, and integrate loss experiences.
    
    About the Instructor
    

    Dani Baker, Ph.D. Candidate, LMFT, ATR-BC has 15+ years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, WA State Approved Supervisor, Registered Art Therapist, and Board-Certified Art Therapist.
    
    In her clinical practice, Dani works with individuals, families, and groups experiencing grief and loss. When not in clinical practice, Dani serves as a counselor educator and the Associate Chair of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program at Antioch University Seattle. Prior to her Associate Chair appointment at Antioch University, Dani served as the Director of Grief and Loss Adult Programs for a non-profit organization.

    
    Dani’s research and teaching interests include the efficacy of conventional art media and expressive writing in the treatment of trauma and grief; the neuroscience of affect imaging to promote emotion regulation; and best practices in social justice advocacy training in counselor education. Dani is currently completing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Antioch University Seattle.

For more information and to register: Envision Counseling