Coping With Non-Death  Losses

This course examines the emotional and social impact of non-death losses, exploring cultural and personal responses to grief while building skills in empathy, communication, and resilience.
  • Teacher
    Clara Anderson Sainte
  • CE Hours
    3
  • Study time
    3.5 hours
  • Certification
    Yes
  • Cost
    35.99
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Requirements
Instructor

About This Course

This course explores the often-overlooked realm of non-death losses—such as the loss of identity, relationships, health, or life transitions—and their profound emotional, psychological, and social impacts on individuals and communities. Students will learn to classify various types of non-death losses and examine how personal beliefs, cultural norms, and the nature of the loss influence the grieving process. Through interactive discussions and skill-building exercises, the course emphasizes the development of empathy and effective communication strategies, including active listening and emotional validation, to support those experiencing non-death loss. Additionally, students will explore pathways to resilience, personal growth, and the discovery of meaning in the midst of change and adversity.

This is a general course and an Oregon state specific add on course for 3 CE hours is available. 
Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6912. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Create empathy and supportive communication skills to effectively help others experiencing non-death losses, including techniques for active listening and validation.
  • Investigate factors such as personal beliefs, cultural norms, and the nature of the loss that shape how individuals respond and grieve them.
  • Classify what constitutes as non-death losses and understand the emotional, psychological, andsocial impacts of these types of losses on individuals and communities.
  • Formulate opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and finding meaning in loss.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. 

In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.

Instructor

Clara Anderson Sainte
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clara Anderson Sainte is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in grief and loss, chronic illness, cancer, depression, anxiety and trauma. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist. 

Clara believes therapy is most effective when individuals can be their authentic selves, a principle that guides her practice. She ensures her clients feel understood and heard, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Her private practice welcomes adults of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs and body types of abilities. Clara's clients appreciate her relatable approach of implementing humor and sarcasm in her sessions as they navigate complex and heavy issues. 

In addition to her private practice, Clara serves her community in multiple roles. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare and a clinical social work supervisor. She also works as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant and Continuing Education Coach. Her past roles includes serving as the 6th District Commissioner on Kansas City's LGBTQ Commission, Chair of Children's Mercy's Equity & Diversity Council, board member for Big Brother Big Sisters KC DEI Board and volunteer Big, board member of KC Center for Inclusion Board of Directors, Vice Chair of Mental Health America of the Heartland Board of Directors, and healthcare instructor at Johnson County Community College. 

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Will my state board accept these CEs?

Integrative Trauma Treatment Center (ITTC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6912. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

Can I interact with the instructor? 

CE courses are designed to be asynchronous, which means they're self-guided without live instruction. Our help team is available to answer any course-related questions you may have. 

How long do I have to complete the course?

You can complete the course at your own speed. If you need to take a break, you can simply log out and our platform will save your place. 

Do I get a certificate immediately?

You're able to download a certificate upon completion of the course, which includes a quiz and feedback survey. 

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Any case studies included in our courses have been appropriately anonymized to be HIPAA-compliant. 

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