Supporting Individuals with Loss and Grief Before Death

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the impact of loss and grief on individuals approaching end of life and others

1.1 Describe what is meant by loss and grief before reaching end of life

1.2 Explain how the experience of loss and grief is unique to individuals and others

1.3 Describe stages of loss and grief commonly experienced by individuals with a life-limiting illness

1.4 Describe the effects of loss and grief on individuals and others

2 Be able to support individuals and others through their experience of loss and grief

2.1 Support individuals and others to identify the losses they may experience

2.2 According to their preferences and wishes support individuals and others to communicate the losses they may experience

2.3 Support the individual and others through each stage of grief they experience

2.4 Support individuals and others experiencing loss and grief to access support services

3 Be able to manage own feelings in relation to loss and grief

3.1 Describe how own feelings about loss and grief can impact on the support provided

3.2 Use support systems to manage own feelings brought on by loss and grief