Grief Australia workshop | From Theory to Practice: Applying Grief Models Through Case Studies

This 3-hour interactive workshop bridges the gap between grief theory and real-world practice, supporting practitioners to move beyond conceptual understanding into confident clinical application.

• Using a range of contemporary bereavement models, participants will explore how theory can inform assessment, formulation, intervention, and therapeutic stance across diverse grief presentations.
• The workshop is grounded in case study discussions, inviting participants to critically reflect on which models fit which clients, when, and why.
• Attention is given to complexity, context, culture, and the therapist’s own worldview, highlighting the importance of flexibility rather than model adherence.
• Through small-group work, guided reflection, and facilitated discussion, participants will strengthen their capacity to translate grief theory into responsive, compassionate, and ethically sound practice.