SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS’ PREPARDNESS FOR GRIEF AND LOSS SERVICES

<p>Expectedly and unexpectedly, people pass away. Millions of individuals die in the United States every year. Loss is a natural part of life and some will need grief and loss support. Social workers are in a position to support individuals with grief and loss and end-of-life issues. However, are students ready to provide these services? This study surveyed undergraduate and graduate social work students’ perceived competence in providing grief and loss services. The sample consisted of students in the School of Social Work at California State University, San Bernardino. The study found that respondents in both programs did not feel competent in providing grief and loss services due to the lack of education in the classroom. Additionally, respondents reported not attending professional development hours outside of school.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Social Work

Level thesis:degree_level

Project

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

School of Social Work

Year dc:date.available

2016

Authors dc:creator

• Mitchell, Luis Andres
• Murillo, Juan Felipe

Contributors dc:contributor

• Davis, Thomas

• Grief and Loss
• Death Education
• Social Work
• Students
• Bereavement
• Social and Behavioral Sciences

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/372

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu:etd-1393