Bereavement/Grief Counselling Training

Grief is a deeply personal and often misunderstood process. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a significant life change, or the loss of identity, grief can affect people in profoundly different ways. The Bereavement/Grief Counselling Training course has been expertly designed to help learners explore the intricate psychological, emotional, and cultural layers of grief and bereavement. This course is ideal for those wishing to understand, support, or work with individuals navigating grief.

Covering everything from cultural attitudes towards death to the clinical dimensions of depression and therapeutic methods, this training offers a well-rounded, in-depth look at grief counselling. Whether you aim to enhance your career in counselling, support someone close, or build emotional literacy, this course offers insight, empathy, and solid techniques.

This course is suitable for learners worldwide. It can be studied at your own pace, from anywhere with an internet connection, and requires no prior counselling qualifications.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand key stages and types of grief and bereavement.
• Recognise psychological responses linked with grief and prolonged mourning.
• Develop skills to counsel clients experiencing bereavement and emotional loss.
• Explore cultural and religious views on death and dying.
• Identify grief-related depression and differentiate it from clinical depression.
• Apply therapeutic strategies to support individuals through emotional loss.

Course Link: Bereavement/Grief Counselling Training

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction

An overview of the course, its structure, learning aims, and how grief and bereavement counselling fits into mental health support frameworks. Sets the foundation for sensitive and effective learning.

Module 02: Introduction to Grief & Bereavement

Explore definitions of grief and bereavement, including anticipatory grief, complicated grief, and disenfranchised grief. Learn about grief timelines, cultural expectations, and the grieving process across age groups.

Module 03: Attitudes Towards ‘Death’ and ‘Dying’

Delve into cultural, social, religious, and philosophical beliefs about death. Understand how these attitudes influence grieving, mourning rituals, and the counselling relationship.

Module 04: What Happens When We Die

Discuss physical and medical processes associated with death, emotional and spiritual interpretations, and common beliefs and fears surrounding mortality. Consider how counsellors support individuals before and after death.

Module 05: Depression Related to Grief and Bereavement

Differentiate between normal grief and depressive disorders. Identify symptoms of grief-related depression, suicidal ideation, and prolonged grief disorder. Understand when and how to refer clients for psychiatric support.

Module 06: Counselling Process and Methods

Learn foundational counselling theories including Person-Centred Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), and grief-specific approaches like the Dual Process Model and Worden’s Tasks of Mourning. Examine the ethics of grief counselling, setting boundaries, and managing emotional burnout.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.