Learning Objectives

-Identify and define ambiguous loss as it relates to homelessness

-Identify clinical implications of integrating grief

-Identify tools to assist clients in integrated grief, including ambiguous loss

Presentation will provide education around brain impact during chronic stress, such as homelessness, and discuss why behaviors are adaptive, though challenging.  “Ambiguous Loss” and “Grief Work” will be defined with real examples provided.  Tools will be provided for creating a space that incorporates integration of grief for individuals experiencing homelessness, and discussion around clinical implications if grief is not integrated.  Engage in a conversation around what the experience of homelessness is like through personal narratives.

Information and registration: https://www.nasw-heartland.org/page/MNCEAnnualConference

Presentation will provide education around brain impact during chronic stress, such as homelessness, and discuss why behaviors are adaptive, though challenging. Tools will be provided for creating a space that incorporates principles to allow for person-centered engagement and increase follow through. We will engage in a conversation around what the experience of homelessness is like through personal narratives and photos and be open to being challenged on previous assumptions around homelessness.

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Learning Objectives

-Identify and define ambiguous loss as it relates to homelessness

-Identify clinical implications of integrating grief

-Identify tools to assist clients in integrated grief, including ambiguous loss

Presentation will provide education around brain impact during chronic stress, such as homelessness, and discuss why behaviors are adaptive, though challenging.  “Ambiguous Loss” and “Grief Work” will be defined with real examples provided.  Tools will be provided for creating a space that incorporates integration of grief for individuals experiencing homelessness, and discussion around clinical implications if grief is not integrated.  Engage in a conversation around what the experience of homelessness is like through personal narratives.

Case Management and Homelessness: Clinical implications to consider when working with individuals experiencing homelessness

Psychotherapy and Homelessness: Clinical implications when providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness

Implications when providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness