42. Grief & Loss Part 1: Roundtable Discussion

In this episode, UConn Social Work students Hannah Odom and Jasmine Morris are joined by UConn Nursing student Sara Whitehouse to have a personal conversation about our personal and professional experiences navigating grief and loss.  Sarah shares her extensive exposure to grief since childhood, including the loss of family members and patients at Boston Children's Hospital. Jasmine talks about working with children who have experienced loss and trauma, also emphasizing the importance of self-care and professional boundaries. Hannah highlights the challenges of working with parents of children with developmental delays. Learn about the importance of education surrounding grief and loss, the importance of self-care in healthcare professions, and how grief and loss is more than just the loss of a loved one. Hear about our various personal and professional experiences navigating grief and loss as students entering the healthcare field.

 

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