Working with Sibling Loss
Presented by Sara Hertzel, PsyD, and
Christine Frampus, LPC, NCC, RPT, M.Ed.
Friday, November 7th
Live Webinar
3 CE Credits
$150
Hertzel Psych, PLLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Hertzel Psych, PLLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Description
The sibling relationship is a particularly unique relationship that is expected to last a lifetime. This assumption is shattered for many people (5-8% of people before the age of 25). Research shows that people spend 80-100% of their lifetime with their sibling. The trauma of sibling loss is associated with specific biological, psychological, and social impacts that vary by the surviving siblings’ age at the time of their loss. Regardless of age, siblings are often referred to as, “the forgotten mourner,” due to their being subject to disenfranchised grief. As a result of disenfranchised grief, siblings are positioned in ways that lack, or at least present a barrier to access to help and support. The disenfranchisement experienced by sibling loss survivors is associated with feelings of loneliness, confusion, emotional neglect, diminished coping capacity and persistent distress. Given these risk factors, it is critical that psychologists and other mental health professionals understand the specific psychological sequelae that accompanies sibling loss in order to competently assess and treat challenges that may arise as a result of sibling loss.
This live webinar is intended to provide concrete assessment and intervention strategies for psychologists and other mental health professionals who work with survivors of sibling loss based on the latest current empirical and clinical knowledge.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this virtual training, participants will be able to:
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Describe biological, psychological, and social impacts of sibling loss;
Distinguish differences between sibling loss in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood;
Assess for risk and protective factors associated with sibling loss;
Identify and apply 5 intervention targets for sibling loss.
Audience
This program is an intermediate course appropriate for licensed psychologists and other mental health professionals who work with sibling loss survivors. Participants should be trained in evidence-based grief and trauma interventions (e.g., tf-cbt, exposure therapies, cognitive processing therapy, EMDR, etc.)
Presenter Credentials
Sara Hertzel, PsyD, (She/her) is a Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist and solo practice owner of Hertzel Psych, PLLC. Sara earned her PsyD from Widener University where she was awarded distinguished honors for her dissertation on sibling survivors of suicide loss. In private practice, Sara specializes in suicide and other traumatic loss as well as PTSD and trauma. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and American Association of Suicidology.
Christine Frampus, LPC, NCC, RPT, M.Ed, (She/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Missouri in solo private practice at dunami counseling. Christine has a Master's in Social Work from Saint Louis University as well as her Master's in Counseling from University of Missouri - St. Louis. Christine is a member of the National Board for Certified Counselors. In her practice, Christine sees clients for grief, life transitions and relationship issues.
*Must attend live presentation for CE credit. The recording of live presentation will be available 1 week after the conclusion of the session.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
There is no commercial support for this CE program, instructors, content of instruction, or any other relationship that could be construed as a conflict of interest. There is no endorsement of products.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund will be issued if this program is cancelled. If this program has to be rescheduled for any reason, either a full refund or a credit for future sessions will be issued based on the participant’s preference. Participants can receive a full refund up to 72 hours before the first session. A 50% refund will be issued after 72 hours. No refunds will be issued after the session has ended.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you require other accommodations to fully participate in the webinar, please contact us.
We can support requests up until 1 week prior to the event start time.
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