This program explores the ways that healthcare workers, hospices, educators, social workers, counselors, clergy, funeral directors and other professionals can assist adolescents as they cope with losing someone they love. Adolescence is a significant developmental period during which youth form identity, independence, and intimacy. Illness and loss profoundly influences these processes. Moreover, adolescent encounters with loss are likely to be traumatic - deaths by accident, suicide, and homicide. 3 hours of Continuing Education credit are available through HFA.