EP 127: Understanding Traumatic Grief

Grief and trauma are universal experiences and, as social workers, we know these issues will show up in our work, no matter our practice area. Grief is an inevitable part of life—but trauma can make the grieving process much more complex. That's where the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing comes in. With decades of experience, they provide critical support to individuals and communities navigating the intersection of grief and trauma. Since 1975, the Wendt Center has been a lifeline for people in the Greater Washington area, helping them rebuild a sense of safety and hope after loss, illness, violence, or other trauma. Nationally recognized for their expertise, they offer specialized support to children, adults, families, and communities, helping them heal from life's most challenging experiences. In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Sellevaag, LICSW, who leads the Wendt Center's Training Institute, to discuss how mental health professionals and allied workers can increase their capacity and confidence to support those impacted by grief and trauma. Don't miss this insightful conversation on a critical topic that touches us all.

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EP 127: Understanding Traumatic Grief is an episode from NASW Social Work Talks by NASW.

This episode is 33:17 long.

This episode was published on Feb 27, 2025.

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