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Building a Life in Canada courses:
Dealing with change and loss
What the course is about
This course explores the deep connection between immigration and the experience of grief and loss. It offers insights into the symptoms of culture shock and the stages of grief, and their impact on personal well-being. Participants will learn to recognize symptoms of unresolved grief and explore strategies to navigate the emotional challenges of immigration and adaptation.
Time allocation: 41 min. of videos + 20-40 min. of independent activity
What you will gain
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Familiarize with the concept and symptoms of culture shock.
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Identify the stages of grief and the common symptomatic behaviours specific to the experience of immigration.
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Recognize the effects of unresolved grieving on behaviours and performance in general, and in the workplace in particular.
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Identify own current state of mind and explore ways to overcome the challenges associated with the grieving process.
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