After a significant loss, grief is normal and necessary. But sometimes a mourner’s grief becomes naturally heightened, stuck, or made more complex because of especially difficult circumstances surrounding the death or complications due to the nature of the relationship. Dr. Alan Wolfelt will discuss his model for understanding and identifying complicated grief. This free 30-minute webinar will be beneficial for funeral directors and other staff, especially aftercare providers.
About the Presenter: Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. He serves as Director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dr. Wolfelt is a past recipient of the Association for Death Education Death Educator Award and is a faculty member of the University of Colorado Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine. Among his books are When Grief is Complicated: A Model to Understand, Identify, and Respond to Complicated Grief, Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies: A Guide for Caregivers, Funeral Home Customer Service A-Z, and First Aid for Broken Hearts.
