Trauma and Grief (Webinar)
About the event
This is the fifth session of the Grief Academy course When Grief Is Complicated.
Professor Stephen Regel says that ‘Trauma cuts through our lives. But we don’t always recognise it as trauma’. In this session with Hannah Jardine Youell, he explores how to recognise when a bereavement involves trauma and how this can affect how we grieve. Drawing on his experience working with bereaved people as the founder of the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth, he talks about the sense of bewilderment and meaninglessness that can follow a sudden death. He also suggests ways to calm our bodies and minds after a traumatic experience, and shares coping strategies that can help in times of stress.
In this session, we explore:
- How can trauma complicate the grieving process?
- What is the role of memory in grief and trauma?
- How can sudden bereavement impact the grieving process?
- How can we support someone who has experienced a traumatic bereavement, both immediately after the event and further down the line?
Our When Grief Is Complicated course offers immediate access to seven recorded sessions – and accompanying resources – on demand for six months. You can also join us for our launch session on 30 September (or watch back later if you can’t make it).
