Grief, Loss and Life Transitions (Graduate Certificate)
Overview
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Counseling the chronically ill, dying, their caregivers and bereaved loved ones or others who are facing difficult life transition takes more than a willing and compassionate spirit. GSHED is now offering a specialized graduate certificate in Grief, Loss and Life Transitions. The program is offered to counselors, social workers, clergy and other professionals who work with people facing loss and life transitions and hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
Courses
- Living and Dying: A Counseling Perspective
- Spiritual Care
- Children and Loss
- Grief and Bereavement
- Cultural Effects on Human Development
*Students choose four out of the five courses.
Key Faculty
- Paul Tschudi: Co-Director of the Grief, Loss and Life Transition Certificate, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Health Sciences, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Dr. Pat Schwallie-Giddis: Chair of the Department of Counseling/Human and Organizational Studies, Associate Professor of Counseling, Co-Director of the Grief, Loss and Life Transitions Certificate, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Lindsey Mitchell: Program Associate, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Program Details
- 12 credit hours
- Four courses can be completed within one academic year
- Studies include classroom, field site education and a summer institute
- Offered on GW's Foggy Bottom Campus beginning Fall 2009
Contact
- Paul Tschudi
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202.994.3065
