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Understanding and Treating Grief and Diverse Losses

Deanna Laur, MA, LCMFT
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Description

This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of grief and loss, emphasizing how various forms of loss can profoundly impact individuals emotionally, physically, and psychologically. Designed for mental health professionals and caregivers, the training explores the wide range of losses that can trigger grief—not just the death of a loved one but also losses related to relationships, health, identity, and life transitions. Participants will gain tools to recognize common grief reactions, distinguish between different types of grief, and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions to support clients through the grieving process. Special attention is given to complicated grief, helping professionals identify when the grieving process becomes prolonged or disruptive and how to intervene effectively. Participants will gain tools to recognize common grief reactions, distinguish between different types of grief, and apply appropriate therapeutic interventions to support clients through the grieving process. Special attention is given to complicated grief, helping professionals identify when the grieving process becomes prolonged or disruptive and how to intervene effectively.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe how loss can impact individuals across emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral domains

  • Identify various types of loss that may lead to a grief response, including non-death-related losses.

  • Recognize common grief reactions and how they may be expressed in different individuals.

  • Apply therapeutic approaches and interventions that support individuals navigating grief.

  • Identify signs of complicated grief and outline strategies for addressing it in a clinical setting.

Educational Goal

To strengthen participants' understanding of how grief and loss impact individuals across emotional, cognitive, and behavioral domains, thereby deepening clinical insight and therapeutic responsiveness.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Deanna Laur, MA, LCMFT
Deanna Laur, MA, LCMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Maryland with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University. With a deep commitment to supporting military communities, Deanna has been part of the Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC) Program since 2009, serving in multiple capacities including counselor, supervisor, and currently, Training Subject Matter Expert (SME). In her current role—held for the past four years—Deanna develops and delivers training to enhance the effectiveness and resilience of MFLC providers across the Western footprint. Notably, Deanna designed and presented a comprehensive training on Grief and Loss, tailored to the unique needs of military families and the professionals who support them. Beyond training delivery, Deanna fosters professional growth and well-being among counselors by facilitating peer collaboration to address compassion fatigue and promote best practices. This ongoing initiative provides a platform for counselors to connect, share expertise, and build a strong sense of camaraderie and support within the MFLC community.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Leidos