SYLLABUS FOR COUNSELINLG LOSS/BEREAVEMENT

Course Time: Fridays, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. – Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.

Course Description: This course will examine the many types of losses and the common reactions to each type. In particular, students will explore the following: material, relational, role, functional, intrapsychic and systemic losses. Students will be provided with practical suggestions for helping counselors understand more fully the experience of grief and grieving.

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After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

All assignments are to be handed in on time. Specific dates are given for each written paper.

Students in this course will:

1. Gain knowledge about the physical aspects of serious illness and the dying patient.
2. Understand the psychological consequences of dying.
3. Examine the several models of dying: Kubler-Ross, Corr, Glasser, Worden, Pattison.
4. Focus on the dying process for several chronic illnesses.
5. Learn the shift between cure to care and how to effectively help patients with this transition.

• Assessment:

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 25% of grade

Papers 50% of grade

A: 100-90 B: 89-80 C: 79-70 D: 69-60 F: 59-Below

This is a free, personal account of your feelings dealing with grief and loss while going through this class. Please maintain the journal throughout the semester. Write in it after each class, each assignment, and any time an issue for you emerges that prompts a reaction. Try to avoid personal judgements; journaling is meant to be a nurturing experience.

Text assignments:

After assigned chapters there are several questions to be answered. Your written responses are to become a part of your journal. Please be prepared to discuss your answers in class.

1. This paper is due on June 10^th. Think about a significant loss in your life. Write about this loss relating it to the reactions outlined by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and the tasks described by Charles Corr. This paper must be four pages long.
2. The second paper is due on the last day of class. This is an I Learned Paper. Recall various topics covered in class. Choose three personal learnings from class that allowed you increased awareness of your own issues. Please try to be specific about what class experience prompted the learning. This paper is to be four to five pages long.