This workshop will upskill you in recognising grief and loss, as well as other common mental health conditions experienced by elders. You will learn the impact of grief in late life and uncover practical strategies to help older adults affected by grief and loss. 

This workshop will teach you:

• How to differentiate key terminology when discussing grief and loss
• Discuss the impact of grief and loss in late life on an older person
• Identify factors associated with complicated grief
• Outline the difference between grief and depression
• Identify common mental health conditions in late life
• Learn helpful strategies for older adults affected by grief and loss

_{[ This is introduction level training about grief and loss in late life and does not replace medical advice or counselling that some elders may require. The aim of the workshop is to upskill workers to recognise grief and loss and understand when they need to escalate concerns about client wellbeing]}