On-Demand CE Training
ODL 431: Grieving the Unseen: Coping with Non-Death Losses
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.
Please note: This on-demand webinar is a replay of a live CE event. The format reflects the original presentation and may include live Q&A, transitions, and intermittent audio/visual fluctuations typical of a live recording.
1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 Clinical Continuing Education credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact hour
Psychologists
APA – 1 CE credit
Counselors 1 Contact hour
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact hour
Addiction Professionals
NAADAC – 1 Contact hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact hour
Case Managers
CCMC – This course is not approved for CCMC contact hours
Created On: 7/30/2026
Target Audience:
This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.
Instructional Level:
Intermediate
Counselor Skill Groups:
4. Counseling Services
Overview:
Many people continue to treat death and grief as forbidden topics. Even greater is the inability to name and process non-death losses and grieve the unseen. This course is designed to explore the often-overlooked realm of grief associated with significant life changes beyond death, delving into divorce, job loss, relationship breakdowns, health challenges, and other impactful transitions. Through a blend of theoretical insights, real-life case studies, and practical exercises, learners will gain a deeper understanding of how these losses affect individuals emotionally, psychologically, and socially. Participants will develop practical skills in supporting others through grief, fostering empathy, and employing effective communication techniques.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:
- Examine what constitutes a non-death loss.
- Identify the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of these types of losses on individuals and communities.
- Describe factors such as personal beliefs, cultural norms, and the nature of the loss that shape how individuals respond and grieve them.
- Apply empathy and supportive communication skills to effectively help others experiencing non-death losses, including techniques for active listening and validation.
Presenter:
Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW (she/her)
Clara is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in grief and loss, chronic illness and cancer, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, a clinical social work supervisor, consultant and executive coach, and continuing education presenter. CEU participants appreciate her ability to balance professionalism with humor, creating an engaging learning environment while equipping participants with practical, practice-ready strategies.
www.clarasainte.com