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This training will address the experience of traumatic bereavement for a toddler and parent. Dr. Larrieu will present an overview of a young child’s conception of death and illustrate steps in the process of recovery through the use of a relationship-based model for trauma treatment. The instructor will explore the grief and healing processes of a toddler and his caregiver following a sudden traumatic loss. Child-Parent Psychotherapy, was used with this dyad who experienced the death of a family member. Dr. Larrieu will discuss how grief is processed, and the role of the caregiver in recovery from trauma. Through this training she will illustrate the importance of developing a narrative in recovering from loss. Video recordings will be used to illustrate the implications of loss for the development of the child and his relationship with his caregiver, as well as their journey of healing.
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