What therapists need to know about the DSM-5 addition of Prolonged Grief Disorder.
Description
Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00–11:00 AM Registration Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2025 Registration: www.swigts.com/trainings Location: In-person at Center for Compassion, 1331 N. Alma School Rd, Suite 100, Chandler, AZ 85224 Course Description: This two-hour in-person session examines the inclusion of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) in the DSM-5-TR (2023). Through historical review, critical analysis, and applied learning, participants will explore how grief has been framed as a diagnosable condition. The course offers space to consider the impact of PGD's inclusion, particularly the risk of medicalizing grief. Emphasis will be on trauma-informed, humanistic, and grief-affirming practice (TM). Learning Objectives: Trace bereavement exclusion history and grief’s framing as mental illness in the DSM Critically analyze arguments for/against PGD’s inclusion Understand diagnostic criteria, origins, and social implications of PGD Identify ethical and clinical strategies to support grievers under this model Target Audience: Licensed helping professionals working with grieving children and families Content Level: Intermediate – graduate-level background required; no prior grief training necessary Fee & CE Credit: Cost: $100 (includes 2 CE credits) Register at www.swigts.com Participants receive 2 CE credits upon completion of the evaluation and sign-out. Accreditation: Southwest Institute for Grief and Trauma Studies (SWIGTS), 1913, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/06/2025-05/06/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits. Schedule: 2 hours of didactic learning with visual slides and skills practice Instructor: Terri Waibel, MSW, LCSW, FT, founder and CE director of SWIGTS, and founder/clinical director of Center for Compassion. Honored as the 2023 NASW Arizona Social Worker of the Year, Terri brings over 20 years of experience in grief and trauma. She is dedicated to supporting the traumatically bereaved and proudly identifies as a grief activist. Questions or accommodations: info@swigts.com
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Location & Contact
Chandler Square
1331 North Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
(480) 400-0630
info@swigts.com