GRIEF AND LOSS PRACTICES: THEN AND NOW

Designed for mental health professionals, this continuing education course explores the evolution of grief and mourning practices from the Victorian era to present day. Clinicians will examine how cultural shifts have shaped the way individuals and communities experience and express grief, with particular focus on funerary art and symbolism. Drawing on visual examples from Mount Hope Cemetery (Rochester, NY) and Charter Street Cemetery (Salem, MA), the course provides a unique lens into historical mourning rituals and their relevance to modern therapeutic work. Participants will gain practical tools for integrating art therapy and other creative techniques into grief-informed clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on adaptable strategies to support clients navigating loss across diverse contexts.

Learning Objectives:
* Compare historical and contemporary grief practices and their clinical implications
* Identify symbolic elements of funerary art and their psychological meanings
* Apply art-based and creative interventions in grief counseling and therapy settings​

Visit the event webpage at: https://www.familyservicesociety.org/11725-grief-and-loss-practices-then-and-now-mdash-clinical-applications-of-grief-using-art-therapy-and-creative-techniques.html