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Developmental Perspectives in Thanatology

Developmental Perspectives in Thanatology

Issued by Hood College

Badge Description

The Developmental Perspectives in Thanatology badge provides an overview of major themes and attitudes of death, dying and bereavement. It is a comprehensive survey that views death as a universal event and provides knowledge of major theories, process models, death systems, end-of-life issues, dying trajectories and awareness contexts, as well as the roles of healthcare and hospice in the dying process.

Skills Counseling Interventions Client Assessment Bereavement Care Grief End-of-Life Care Grief Theory

Badge Criteria

This FOUNDATIONAL level badge is equivalent to a 3-credit, master's level course. A final grade of B or better is required to earn this badge.

1. Attain in-depth understanding of how a lifespan developmental approach is essential for understanding dying, death and grief. 2. Understand the importance of research in developing developmental theories of dying, death and bereavement. 3. Learn how children understand death. 4. Learn how adults and the elderly confront death and loss.

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