Bereavement & Loss - Social Care Training

There are places available on the Bereavement & Loss Social Care training as follows:

24th October 2018 Radnor YFC Office Llandrindod Wells 9.30am - 4.30pm

23rd January 2019 Neuadd Brycheiniog Brecon 9.30am - 4.30pm

Please book your places via Trent self-service or email pwbotu@powys.gov.uk or telephone 01597 827333

Aim: This workshop aims to provide the participants with an opportunity to explore both theoretical and practical issues involved in working with individuals approaching the end of their lives and in supporting their families.

Key Learning Outcomes

· Understand personal feelings about death and dying and how such feelings may influence the delivery of care

· Recognise approaches to communicating with clients and relatives as death is approaching

· Awareness of the concept of a ‘good death’ and how their care may contribute to this

· An overview of current theoretical concepts of grief

· Demonstrate new skills in caring for those approaching death, showing how their practice can facilitate a ‘good death’ and be able to understand how relatives may respond when grieving