Bereavement and Grief Counselling — Online Class
Join us for a heartfelt session on navigating grief and finding support in tough times, because healing is a journey, not a destination.
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Online
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About this event
About this event
This Bereavement and Grief Counselling course offers an in-depth exploration of the emotional and psychological aspects of loss. Learners will examine different types of grief, including sudden death, complicated grief reactions, and mourning specific losses such as the death of a loved one. The curriculum also covers specialised topics like supporting grieving children and ethical considerations in counselling practice.
Participants will gain essential skills to guide individuals through the grieving process, using evidence-based counselling techniques. The course blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing learners to provide compassionate and effective support. Whether for personal development or professional growth, this training equips individuals with the tools to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those experiencing loss.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand counselling principles in bereavement and grief contexts.
- Identify grief triggers and phases across age groups.
- Recognise reactions to sudden and complicated losses.
- Explore strategies for grief resolution and emotional healing.
- Examine ethical boundaries in grief counselling practice.
- Apply support techniques tailored to specific grief experiences.
Bereavement and Grief Counselling — Online Class Descriptions:
Bereavement and grief counselling is a critical component of mental health care, especially in societies confronting ageing populations and increased psychological awareness. In the USA, over 2.5 million deaths occur annually, each leaving behind networks of grieving individuals. Mental Health America notes that grief support services are expanding, with grief counselling roles growing by 11% from 2021 to 2031. Bereavement and grief counselling plays a vital role in helping individuals cope, heal, and reintegrate emotionally after loss.
This Bereavement and Grief Counselling online class provides targeted knowledge through 12 detailed modules. Whether navigating the first signs of grief, or learning how to support children through mourning, every topic draws directly from practical challenges that counsellors face. With a curriculum that includes grief resolution and ethical practice, participants will be equipped to provide meaningful support tailored to each person's journey through loss.
If you're passionate about helping others find light in dark moments, this Bereavement and Grief Counselling course will empower you with empathetic skills and situational awareness. Be part of a growing field that reshapes how society understands and responds to loss.
Who is this course for:
- Individuals seeking to understand emotional recovery from loss.
- Those supporting family or community members through bereavement.
- Counsellors and psychology students exploring grief responses.
- Caregivers handling end-of-life and post-loss scenarios.
- Educators or social workers dealing with grieving children and adults.
Career Path:
- Bereavement Counsellor
- Grief Support Worker
- Mental Health Assistant
- Hospice Care Coordinator
- School Counselling Assistant
- Emotional Wellbeing Advisor
Why Choose the Institute of Mental Health?
- Earn a CPD QS Accredited Certificate upon completion.
- Affordable and designed for easy comprehension.
- Instant access to start learning immediately.
- 12 Months of access to course materials after enrolment.
- Enjoy the flexibility of online learning from anywhere in the world.
- 24/7 support available to assist you throughout your learning journey.
- Fully online course with interactive lessons for an engaging learning experience.
Requirements
You don’t need any educational qualifications or experience to enrol in the course.
Do note: You must be at least 16 years old to enrol.
Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone, can access this online course.
Process of Evaluation
After studying the course, an MCQ exam or assignment will test your skills and knowledge. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate.
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Completion – Digital / PDF Certificate
After completing the course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital/ PDF Certificate for £5.99.
Certificate of Completion – Hard copy Certificate
- You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99.
Shipping Charges:
- Inside the UK: £3.99
- International: £10.99
Disclaimer
Please Take Note: This course is delivered entirely online and consists of pre-recorded sessions. You will receive access to the course materials within 48 hours of completing your enrolment.
Refund Policy:
After getting the login details, no refund request is acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
It’s an online course focused on understanding the emotional impact of loss and learning counselling methods to support individuals experiencing grief. The curriculum explores different grief reactions, specific losses, and age-sensitive counselling approaches.
Bereavement refers to the state of losing someone close, while grief is the emotional response to that loss. Grief may begin before the death, and continues through mourning and adjustment.
Grief counselling is most suited, addressing emotional reactions, guiding mourning processes, and helping individuals find resolution. Support can be tailored depending on age, type of loss, and grief complexity.
Grief counselling is also known as bereavement counselling, particularly when the focus is on loss due to death. It may include techniques from psychological therapy and emotional support frameworks.
Bereavement counselling helps individuals cope with loss following death, providing emotional guidance and space to explore and resolve complex grief reactions.
Grief counselling techniques include active listening, validating emotions, exploring grief triggers, supporting mourning rituals, and helping clients develop coping strategies for healing.