IPE 502 Grief and Loss in Advanced Illness and Palliative Care

Designed to provide a foundational knowledge in the area of grief and loss. The various theories and models associated with grief and loss and the applications of those models will be reviewed as they relate to advanced illness and palliative care in an interdisciplinary environment. Major and minor types of losses related to grief and loss will be explored as well as differing reactions across developmental stages. Self-exploration of personal experiences, responses, and reactions to grief and loss will be examined. Minimum passing grade is B-. (3)