Theories and definitions of loss, grief and bereavement - an understanding of the knowledge base and current developments / insights in the field
Sociocultural construction of loss, grief and bereavement eg ceremony and ritual, art & literature, the nature of loss, grief and bereavement throughout the lifespan, ways in which gender can influence loss, grief, and bereavement organisational practices and institutional agendas.
The nature of roles and relationships with regard to loss, grief and bereavement both professional and personal Communication and interpersonal skills
Ethical and legal issues
Service provision - the impact of local and national health & social care policy on the experience of loss, grief and bereavement

Production of a 3500 word assignment. Students will be required to choose an issue or incident from their own experience or practice which relates to loss, grief and bereavement. They will need to analyse the issue / incident and reflect upon how this will influence practice (addressing all LO's)

Formative Feedback will be:
Tutorials
Group Discussions

Students will be required to lead an informal seminar discussion focussing on issues raised by the assignment topic

Hockey J,Katz J , Small N (2001) Grief, mourning and death ritual. OUP. Buckingham
Field D, Hockey J, Small N (1997) Death, Gender and Ethnicity. Routledge
Thompson N (2002) Loss and Grief. A guide for Human Services Practitioners. Macmillan. London

Any health or social care professional

Recommended texts, journals, and reputable web based information, multi media eg films, novels, art, module handbook, taught module content, Blackboard

Contact Hours: (30)
20 hours interactive lectures / specialist lectures
5 hours peer group learning / seminars
2.5 hours reflection
2.5 hours tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (120) which will include:
Literature searching, assignment preparation / writing, seminar discussion preparation