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Persons with disabilities, grief is topic March 14 8:36 a.m., March 9, 2007--“Understanding Grief and Loss for Persons with Cognitive Disabilities” is the topic of a lecture scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, at the University of Delaware's Center for Disabilities Studies, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark. The lecture is free and open to the public. Jeffrey Kaufman, a certified grief therapist and author of the Guidebook on Helping Persons with Mental Retardation Mourn, will lead the discussion. A licensed clinical social worker, Kaufman will help participants explore grief and death and its impact on persons with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Participants will discuss the importance of validating feelings of loss in persons with cognitive disabilities, as they experience feelings that are complex, deep or spiritual. The talk will focus on the diverse expressions of grief in persons with cognitive disabilities and the significance of loss in their life experiences. People with disabilities, families and direct support professionals are encouraged to attend. The talk is part of the “Maximizing Potential” speaker series sponsored by Elwyn Delaware, in conjunction with the Center for Disabilities Studies. For more information, or to register, contact Jan Domenic at (302) 658-8860 or send e-mail to The mission of the Center for Disabilities Studies is to enhance the lives of individuals and families in Delaware through education, prevention, service and research related to disabilities, including the prevention of disabilities in young children. The Center promotes independence and productivity so individuals and families can fully participate in the life of the community. |
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