Ripple of Light Bereavement Resource Center, LLC Presents

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 1 - 4pm
Live Webinar 
 

Physical Ambiguous Loss

“How do I grieve the death of my child when there is no body to view?” or “How do I move on if there is a remote possibility that my loved one could be alive?” Navigating the uncertainty and unanswerable questions of a loved one’s vanishing due to kidnapping, catastrophic events, or a natural disaster is psychosocially and spiritually taxing for survivors. This interactive, case-based course discusses physical ambiguous loss and the distinct psychosocial-spiritual impact of a loved one’s “gone, but not for sure” status on person’s well-being in relation to assessment and treatment. Drawing on Boss’ guidelines for resilience, the course utilizes case studies in describing intervention methods and best practices for tolerance strengthening and minimizing anxiety, depression, or rising family conflict.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss physical ambiguous loss from the assessment perspective.
2. Describe the psychosocial-spiritual effect of physical ambiguous loss on survivors’ well- being across therapeutic processes.
3. Explain Boss’ distinct resilience building strategies in connection with best practices in treatment.
4. Analyze and apply the therapeutic methods to practice using case studies.

Presenter: Julie A. Guistwite, PhD, LSW, FT, CSWM

CEU Offered: 3 

Fees includes certificate:
NASW Members $75             Non-Members $90

To register for training visit https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/PhysicalAmbLoss

For more information visit https://rolbereavementresourcecenter.com/

Disclaimer: 

Please note these credits are accepted for PA State license only:
NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapist and professional counselors by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapist and Professional Counselors, call your state licensing  board to verify CEU's