Throughout human history, war and its aftermath have permeated our lives. Bereavement professionals work daily with those who are struggling with multiple losses, including death, unresolved grief, post-traumatic stress disorders, and other consequences of war on both veterans and civilians. Workshop sessions will explore the grief-related consequences of war and the strategies people need to make peace.
The UW-Green Bay Institute on
Dying, Death, and Bereavement
The “Shadow of War” Tenth Anniversary Symposium recognizes the history of contributions of the UW-Green Bay Institute on Dying, Death, and Bereavement. Since its inception in 1998, the Institute has hosted annual conferences on topics of high interest to professionals who work with those encountering death and loss. These programs have provided quality training opportunities for social workers, pastoral associates, clergy, licensed professional counselors, health professionals, and funeral home directors. Leaders in the field, including Phyllis Silverman, Ken Doka, Ira Sen Gupta, Ron Barrett, and Louis La Grand have presented research-to-practice sessions on critical issues of grief and bereavement.
The Institute is a collaborative effort of the UW-Green Bay Human Development department and the Division of Outreach and Adult Access. Institute projects are developed in partnership with community agencies and in consultation with the Institute on Dying, Death, and Bereavement Advisory Board. Illene Noppe, UWGB Human Development faculty member initiated the founding of the Institute as an extension of her research interests in the field of death and dying.
The Institute Advisory Board includes representatives from the health care and human service professions, the religious community, hospice, funeral homes, and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Human Development and Professional Nursing faculty.
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