Counselling Normal and Complicated Grief
This seminar is for counsellors, psychologists, social workers, OTs, nurses, youth workers, and others who help people with loss.
In this positive and practical seminar, you will learn how to
- Understand why people respond differently to loss
- Identify the difference between normal and complicated grief
- Assist people to move through the four tasks of grieving
- Help people who have become stuck in their grief
- Work well with children going through loss
- Understand the grief response to special types of loss
About the presenter
Over the past 24 years, Ken Warren BA, M Soc Sc has counselled couples going through relationship breakdown, individuals who have lost loved ones in traumatic circumstances, and adult survivors of abuse coming to terms with profound losses from their childhood.
With his warm and open style, Ken will share his experience, new ways of thinking in working with grief, and how you can be of greater help to those suffering loss.
Ken is frequently featured in the media with weekly columns in newspapers and interviews on radio. He is a sought-after speaker for conferences, association meetings, and in-house training programs throughout Australia.
His other popular speaking topics include:
- How to Deal with Angry and Demanding People
- Managing the Challenging Behaviour of Children and Adolescents
- Engaging and Motivating Difficult Clients
- Staying Sane in Challenging Workplaces
- Great Teams Made Even Better
- Stop Bullying In Its Tracks
- Become Solution-focused in Brief Therapy
Ken is a great speaker for your next conference, association meeting, or in-school professional development day. He can be contacted through 0406 402 800 or
What people are saying
A warm, open and honest presentation.”
Vikram Howard, Barkuma Disability Service, SA
"Ken is very clear in his presentation, very thorough in his delivery, and his depth of knowledge is phenomenal." Melanie Schroder, Lifeline Brisbane
“Thank you, Ken, for your insight and professionalism which is a true encouragement to those of us in the helping professions. You are certainly keeping the bar raised!” Di Irving, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Logan
Dates and locations
- Brisbane – 9am to 3pm, Friday 19th June, 2009, Windsor International Motel, corner Lutwyche Rd & Bryden St, Windsor
- Hervey Bay – 9am to 3pm, Friday 31st July, 2009, Hervey Bay Boat Club Fraser Room, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan
- Roma – 9am to 3pm, Friday 14th August, 2009 - Explorers Inn Boardroom, 44778 Warrego Highway, Roma
Your registration includes
- Comprehensive notes
- Continuous tea/coffee, morning tea, and lunch
- A Certificate of Attendance
- Networking with positive people on the day
How much does the seminar cost?
3 or more registrations: $239 each
Early-bird registration: $269 if paid 2 weeks prior
Normal registration: $299
Bonuses with your registration
- A Guide to Grief and Bereavement
- Trauma and Loss Guidelines for Indigenous People
- Loss and Grief Programs for Students
These bonuses are valued at $99 but are included free with your registration.
Can't make the seminar?
If you can't make this seminar, you can still purchase the notes for $49 and also receive the bonus resources above.
You can place your order by emailing or telephoning 0406 534 800.
Your no-risk 100% money-back guarantee
Ken Warren guarantees that if you apply the strategies taught over the following 12 months and they do not result in a reduced incidence of bullying and improved outcomes from your interventions, he will give you a full refund.
You can't be fairer than that!
REGISTER NOW by choosing one of the following options
- Pay by credit card on our secure website through the Add to Cart links below and immediately receive your 5 bonus resources.
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- Download and complete the seminar flyer and then fax to (07) 3337 9875 (including the area code) or post to Positive People Solutions at PO Box 54 Cotton Tree Qld 4558, making your cheque payable to Positive People Solutions.
- Contact us directly by emailing your details to or telephoning 0406 534 800
Tax deductibility
This seminar is fully tax-deductible when purchased as an employment-related expense and qualifies as ongoing professional development with professional associations in the fields of education, health, psychology, social work, and counselling.
P.S.
Don't forget that your registration also includes over $99 worth of bonuses.
There is limited seating, so book early.
Cancellations
- People who cancel their registration, one week or more prior, are eligible for a full refund minus a $44 administrative fee.
- Cancellations less than one week prior are non-refundable, but can be transferred as a credit towards a future seminar with us.
- People who do not give any notice of their non-attendance are not eligible for a refund or credit.
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