This course focuses on the basic skills and techniques associated with effective funeral service counseling. Various definitions, as well as types of counseling, are discussed as they affect today’s practicing funeral director. The qualities associated with the definition of a crisis situation are included through the examination of crisis intervention counseling. The course concludes by examining the characteristics associated with the funeral director’s own grief. Signs of stress and burnout in the profession are also discussed. 2 quarter hours credit. Prerequisite: PSY 102
