Stephanie Pearce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in PA & NJ. She obtained her MSW from Rutgers University in 2002 & has worked in the social work field for 23 years in settings ranging from a family crisis unit to an outpatient setting. Ms. Pearce currently facilitates an outpatient private practice in the Pocono, PA area that customizes services for individuals & couples impacted by grief & loss, maternal mood disorders, reproductive trauma, developmental trauma & infertility.
Ms. Pearce is a certified EMDR & Brainspotting therapist, a certified perinatal mental health professional, & a certified grief informed professional. She is passionate about participating in ongoing learning & recently earned her certification in Thanatology: Death, Dying & Bereavement. Stephanie also completed Sharon Covington & Linda Applegarth's Fertility Counseling Reproductive Psychology Course during 2018 & The Intergrative Therapy of Greater Washington. LLC Reproductive Psychology Course during 2021.
She enjoys working with students in the academic environment. Ms. Pearce also works as an adjunct instructors through Grand Canyon University, as well as supporting students in their social work field work placements through Marywood University. Stephanie joined the faculty of EMDR Rewired 360 duirng June 2024, as a Consultant in Training, as well as a assisting with providing EMDRIA approved trainings.
She likes hiking with her family & energetic rescue dog, as well as being a devoted NY Jets, Islanders & Mets fan.
Continuing Bonds & Meaning Making: Navigating & Strengthening Connections with Deceased Loved Ones
Grief & Loss Training for all practice levels utilizes the framework for Freud’s grief work theory, Klass Silverman & Nickman’s Continuing Bond theory that discusses an adaptive grief shift from detaching from a deceased loved one to creating a new relationship & David Kessler’s proposed Sixth Stage of Grief related to Finding Meaning to assist clients with maintaining a bond & connection with their loved one. The concept of yearning will also be discussed in connection with shifting relationships with deceased loved ones. Participants will be provided with case examples, as well as interventi...Read moreon & practical suggestions to assist clients with continuing bonds, as well as finding meaning & purpose as they move through their grief journey. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Discuss & Apply Freud’s Grief Work Theory, Continuing Bond Theory, Finding Meaning Stage to concept of continuing a connection with a deceased loved one.
- 2. Identify & discuss how concept of yearning relates to continuing a relationship with a deceased loved one.
- 3. Identify adaptive & maladaptive cognitive processes that impact maintaining a connection with deceased loved ones.
- 4. Apply resourcing activities & clinical interventions to assist clients with honoring & continuing their bonds with deceased loved ones.
- 5. Explore how clients can find meaning & purpose while being present for themselves & honoring their loved one during their grief journey.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.
Learning Levels
- All social work levels
Friday, September 13, 2024
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDT
Register for this Webinar
EARN 5 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Stephanie Pearce, LCSW, PMH-C, CT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kathy Couch, LCSW, CT
Kathy Couch is the founder of Rewired360 which guides new and seasoned therapists to build and hone their EMDR skills. She also provides EMDR therapy in her business Willow Creek Counseling which offers EMDR and Couples Intensives. Couples Intensives are based off the Gottman method and she is Level 2 Trained by the Gottman Institute.
Mrs. Couch is a career academic and scholar and has a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in Social Policy and Evaluation. She is former faculty for Boise State University School of Social work teaching Social Policy, Macro and Community social work, Child Welfare, Case Management and her favorite, Social Work Research. She teaches and trains existing clinicians how to hone their EMDR skills with trainings in EMDR Refresher, EMDR with Grief and Loss Targets and Documenting EMDR in the 8 Phase protocol. She enjoys leading new and seasoned clinicians in the EMDR Career path and trains therapists to consult with others and build clinical skills in her program, EMDR University. She will be a basic trainer for EMDR later this year.
In her spare time Kathy enjoys parenting her 7 year old All Star Cheerleader and 4 year old Twin Boys. She resides in Twin Falls, Idaho with her husband and 2 dogs. She enjoys fantasy books by Mercedes Lackey and laying under swaying trees.
Mrs. Couch is a career academic and scholar and has a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in Social Policy and Evaluation. She is former faculty for Boise State University School of Social work teaching Social Policy, Macro and Community social work, Child Welfare, Case Management and her favorite, Social Work Research. She teaches and trains existing clinicians how to hone their EMDR skills with trainings in EMDR Refresher, EMDR with Grief and Loss Targets and Documenting EMDR in the 8 Phase protocol. She enjoys leading new and seasoned clinicians in the EMDR Career path and trains therapists to consult with others and build clinical skills in her program, EMDR University. She will be a basic trainer for EMDR later this year.
In her spare time Kathy enjoys parenting her 7 year old All Star Cheerleader and 4 year old Twin Boys. She resides in Twin Falls, Idaho with her husband and 2 dogs. She enjoys fantasy books by Mercedes Lackey and laying under swaying trees.
Agenda
Course Outline11:00-11:10 am –Review of Learning Objectives, Opening Meditation
11:10-12:00 pm-Overview of Continuing Bonds Theory
Review of Foundational Grief Theories, Discussion of Concept of Normalization of Grief Behaviors
12:00-1:00 pm Exploration of Assessment Questions to Facilitate Continuing Bonds Process
Death Doula Video Interview to assist with Synthetizing of Learning Objectives
1:00-2:00 Pm Lunch
2:00-2:30 Pm Review of Attachment Theory, Discussion of Adaptive Functioning of Yearning, Continuing Bonds Cultural Considerations
2:30-3:30 pm- Explore Concepts of Conscious Grieving & Finding Meaning
Social Media Implications & Break-Out Group Discussion
3:30-5:00 pm- Continuing Bonds Examples Through the Life Span, Client Vignette Example, Q &A.
CE Information - Earn 5 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
NASW-PA
NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 5 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Kathy Couch is an ACEP provider with NBCC ACEP (#7491) & this program is approved for 5 CE's . All CE's are subject to your state licensing board.
Continuing Bonds & Meaning Making: Navigating & Strengthening Connections with Deceased Loved Ones, course number 5956, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Stephanie Pearce Therapy, LLC as an individual course. Regulatory Boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AC course approval date is 09/13/24-09/13/2024. Social Workers completing this course receive 5 clinical continuing education credits.
Kathy Couch is an ACEP provider with NBCC ACEP (#7491) & this program is approved for 5 CE's . All CE's are subject to your state licensing board.
Continuing Bonds & Meaning Making: Navigating & Strengthening Connections with Deceased Loved Ones, course number 5956, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Stephanie Pearce Therapy, LLC as an individual course. Regulatory Boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AC course approval date is 09/13/24-09/13/2024. Social Workers completing this course receive 5 clinical continuing education credits.
CE Process Info
Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by his/her licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) for the duration of the training to earn CE credits. 5 Clinical CE's are pending through ASWB ACE.
5 Clincial CE Hours are approved for PA Social Workers.
NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapist and professional counselors by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselors, call your state licensing board to verify CE's.
5 CE's are appoved by NBCC ACEP
NBCC ACEP Credit: Kathy Couch is an ACEP provider with NBCC ACEP (#7491) & this program is approved for 5 CE hours. All CE's are subject to your State Licensing Board.
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