Grief and Loss Education: Recommendations for Curricular Inclusion
Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn,
Judith A. Crews,
Laura K. Harrawood,
Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn
Department of Counseling, Idaho State University
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Department of Counseling, Idaho State University
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Professional Counseling Program, McKendree University.
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Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn,
Judith A. Crews,
Laura K. Harrawood,
Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn
Department of Counseling, Idaho State University
Search for more papers by this authorJudith A. Crews
Department of Counseling, Idaho State University
Search for more papers by this authorLaura K. Harrawood
Professional Counseling Program, McKendree University.
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concerning this article should be addressed to Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn, Department of Counseling, Idaho State University, 1311 East Central Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 (e-mail: [email protected]).
Abstract
Currently, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (2009) does not require course work on grief and loss, and it is possible for counselors to practice without any formal training in the area. The purpose of this article is to highlight the need for additional grief and loss education in the curriculum, provide a brief overview of the current literature surrounding grief and loss, and suggest pedagogical strategies for counselor preparation.
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