Religion and Belief: Bereavement
This course provides a framework of different religious traditions around mourning.
Description
Many people turn to religion when confronted by grief or going through a mourning process. Even if someone is not very religious, cultural traditions for coping with loss are often relied upon when going through a period of bereavement. But it can also be tricky for workplaces to know how to best support their employees who are mourning, given the wide diversity of religious beliefs, practices and traditions.
This course references the major religions of Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Judaism. It provides a framework of different religious traditions around mourning, detailing the timelines, the concepts, the right things to say, and appropriate moments for friends and colleagues to offer their support during the mourning process.
Features
- Understand different religious traditions around mourning
- Know how to be respectful to a grieving colleague