Re: SCAS bereavment course

Sal the 1st — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:21:55 GMT

I got part the way through it and as somebody who had already done other bereavement support training tbh it would not be my first choice. It is way over the top for what it is and if you are planning to use it in practice it may be of limited use. I agree it was a good idea to formalise training in this area but this course doesnt really hit the the spot.

I found it quite depressing to work through as well - you might be better joining in on a local support group training - you will learn a lot quicker and will have better support yourself whilst you are doing it and will learn a lot easier how to avoid the pitfalls of delivering this service, and I know it could be pointed out that it wouldnt be animal specific but you will learn the same skills and have a better idea of their practical application, there is only so much you can learn via a correspondence course.