FSED 1020 - Dynamics of Grief Management

PSYC 1030 - General Psychology  

Course Description:
This outline is a survey of the basic principles of psychology and counseling as they relate to Funeral Service. Especially stressed are the psychological concepts in the areas of grief, bereavement, mourning, aftercare, and crisis intervention with particular emphasis on roles of the funeral director.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

1. the application of general psychology to funeral service.
2. the event of bereavement, the emotion of grief, and the process of mourning. 
3. the importance of helping skills and their application to the functions of the funeral director.
4. the importance of interpersonal communication and interpersonal communication skills