The experience of grief and bereavement is highly individual, but many assumptions and expectations remain in our society about the ways in which women and men grieve. Understanding and disentangling the gendered nature of these assumptions and expectations allows community support staff and health care workers to offer the most beneficial support options to each individual, by focusing on the person, not just their gender.
This one day workshop will engage participants in an exploration of the gendered nature of grief and bereavement. It will expand upon and challenge assumptions about “men’s and women’s grief”. The workshop will offer frameworks and strategies for understanding and working with bereaved and grieving individuals in a way that honors their personal grieving style.
The workshop is presented by Greg Roberts BSW (Hons), a social worker with 12 years experience working in the Health and Community Services sector.
Presented by the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement (ACGB).
Designed For
Professionals working with men and women who are experiencing grief or bereavement, such as social workers, teachers, counsellors, nurses, therapists, psychologists and other allied health professionals.
Date
Friday 4 March 2011, 9am – 4.30pm
Venue
Mercure Grosvenor Hotel
125 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Cost
Standard $220
ACGB member $180
Limit 24.
Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea.
Registration closes Friday 18 February 2011.
Registration is essential.
Contact
Ph: 03 9265 2100
Freecall: 1800 642 066
Fax: 03 9265 2150
Email: info@grief.org.au
Web: grief.org.au
