Grief River: A New Approach to Understanding and Supporting Loss
$49.50 – $275.00
The Grief River® model evolved organically out of the popular “waves of grief” metaphor. It makes use of the phases of a river (headwaters, rapids, run, delta, and rejoining the sea) and other water analogies to provide a coherent narrative that places one’s current loss within the context of the entire life journey. This model allows opportunities for connection and consolation through fostering relationship in nature, as well as offering validation and inspiration by using the expressive arts, religion & spirituality, and philosophy. Hospice and health care clinicians can use this model to provide a compass and additional supplies to companion the bereaved.
Program Viewing
The program viewing link will be accessible through your account, and it will also be emailed to you.
Continuing Education
To obtain professional CE certification for this course, please click here.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Explain to others the key elements of the Grief River model, which makes use of nature-inspired metaphors and offers a coherent narrative of loss in the context of the life journey.
- Access additional resources for further study and interventions for use with those who have experienced a loss.
- Be more intentional about the metaphors you use when engaging in helping relationships.
