MCCCD Program Description

Grief And Bereavement Issues

Course: BHS268

First Term: 2006 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Exploration of topics related to the development of helping professionals involved with loss, bereavement, and grief work

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify factors affecting individuals in the grief and bereavement process. (II) 2. Identify the phases and stages of grief, loss, and recovery. (I, II) 3. Describe the emotional and psychological effects on the bereaved. (II) 4. Describe typical behavioral responses to grief and loss in adults. (III) 5. Describe typical behavioral responses to grief and loss in adolescents and children. (III) 6. Assess effective models of intervention in various institutional settings. (IV) 7. Assess effective team crisis intervention models. (V) 8. Identify the spiritual dimensions of grief and bereavement. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Stages and Tasks of Grief, Loss, Resolution, and Recovery A. Worden B. Kubler-Ross Model II. Factors in the Grief and Bereavement Process A. Specific determinants affecting the grief process B. Normal reactions C. Blocks to the grieving process D. Intellectual, social, and emotional indicators E. Abnormal, complicated, and pathological mourning F. Grief avoidance patterns G. Grieving in the public eye III. Physical and Behavioral Responses to Grief and Loss A. Adults B. Adolescents C. Children D. Violent Death E. Sudden Death F. Special traumatic circumstances IV. Intervention Issues in Institutional Settings A. Hospitals B. Schools C. Funeral Homes D. Churches E. Hospice Centers and Nursing Homes V. Spiritual Dimensions of Grief and Bereavement A. Afterlife Questions B. Religious Aspects C. Ethnic and Cultural Considerations D. Holidays and Rituals E. Funerals and Memorials E. Funerals & memorials

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/28/2006

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