Bereavement - Online Course

Explore the sensitive topic of loss with our Bereavement Online Course. Learn how to support others and understand grief with confidence and care.

Loss affects everyone differently, but the need for understanding and support is universal. Our Bereavement – Online Course is designed to help you navigate the emotional complexities surrounding death and mourning. Whether you’re offering support to someone else or processing grief yourself, this course offers thoughtful insights into how grief presents, changes, and impacts individuals across different ages and backgrounds.

You'll explore bereavement through psychological, cultural, and familial lenses, while also learning how to support children, adolescents, and families facing loss. From examining how various cultures handle mourning to exploring the emotional needs of the dying and their loved ones, this course covers the nuances of end-of-life support. There's even space to look after your own wellbeing as someone offering emotional care.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the emotional stages and impact of bereavement.
• Explore cultural and religious approaches to death and mourning.
• Learn how grief affects children and adolescents differently.
• Identify emotional needs of the dying and their families.
• Develop ways to provide sensitive bereavement support.
• Recognise the importance of self-care when supporting others.

Curriculum of Bereavement - Online Course:

• Module 1: Understanding Bereavement
• Module 2: Cultural and Religious Perspectives on Death and Mourning
• Module 3: Supporting Children and Adolescents through Grief
• Module 4: Supporting the Dying and Their Families
• Module 5: Self-Care for Professionals Supporting the Bereaved

Who is this Course For?

• Anyone supporting loved ones dealing with loss or grief.
• Professionals working in emotional or pastoral care roles.
• Individuals interested in understanding death and mourning.
• Teachers helping students manage grief in school settings.
• Social workers supporting families during difficult times.
• Charity workers involved in bereavement-related services.
• Counsellors seeking to develop bereavement support skills.
• Volunteers in hospices or support-based environments.

Career Path:

• Bereavement Counsellor – £24,000 to £38,000 per year
• Support Worker – £21,000 to £30,000 per year
• Hospice Coordinator – £26,000 to £35,000 per year
• Pastoral Support Worker – £22,000 to £32,000 per year
• Mental Health Advocate – £25,000 to £36,000 per year
• Community Care Officer – £24,000 to £34,000 per year