"When Loss Shatters Safety: Navigating Traumatic Grief"

This training explores the complex intersection of traumatic grief and grief, with a focus on how sudden, violent, or unexpected loss can increase vulnerability to maladaptive coping behaviors. Participants will examine the clinical overlap between traumatic grief, PTSD, and substance use, identify risk factors unique to traumatic bereavement, and learn trauma-informed strategies for assessment and intervention. Emphasis is placed on reducing stigma, dispelling common myths, and supporting integrated, compassionate care for bereaved individuals.