Cultural & Gender Approaches to Grief (Module 2 of 6)

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Cultural & Gender Approaches to Grief (Module 2 of 6)

This module will explore the diverse ways in which men and women express grief and adapt to loss. We will examine mourning practices across various cultures and consider a range of strategies for navigating grief. The aim is to deepen the sensitivity and understanding we bring to the experience of death and to the care of those who mourn.

Please note: the Certificate Modules can be taken in any order.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover how men and women process grief
  • Become aware of cultural difference in expressing grief
  • Learn different strategies to effectively process grief
  • Explore how different religious and cultural groups react to death

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Facilitator

Dr. Rob Patterson

Dr. Rob Patterson

DMin, MDiv, MRE

Rob serves as the Lead Pastor at Scott Street MB Church in St. Catharines, Ontario. He has taught at Tyndale Seminary, McMaster University, Acadia University, and Carey Theological School in Vancouver. Earlier in his ministry, he served in Kenya as a lecturer with Carey Theological College and Regent College. Rob’s focus on loss, grief, and death began during his years as a chaplain at Springhill Penitentiary. He is fluent in Swahili, having immersed himself deeply in East African culture. Rob has a passion for teaching and for equipping those who support others through the journey of grief.

Costs

  • Individual Modules:  $153.00 (includes HST)
  • Early Bird Package: All six modules can be purchased as a package for $826.00. Please note that the Early Bird Rate (10% off) is available until Friday, October 16, 2026.
  • There is also a 10% discount for full-time Tyndale students, alumni and staff. Please email the Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss to receive the discount code before registering online at grief-loss@tyndale.ca.

Information for Participants

Link to the seminar:

After registering, you will receive a registration confirmation email, and your spot will be reserved. Please note: the Zoom link will be sent to the email address you registered with the day before the session.

Seeking CEUs:

Please note: CEUs are not granted for the Certificate Program Modules. 

For more information:

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Tyndale Centre for Grief and Loss