When working with the bereaved it is important to recognise and understand the broad range of grief reactions and responses. Grief counselling and support is a specialised area which requires responses and strategies which can be tailored to each individual’s needs. In this course, participants will learn the fundamental knowledge and skills required to provide grief and loss support. This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about this specialised area including the effect this can have on you as the support person.

Participants will learn common grief reactions and helpful bereavement theories/models. It will also provide participants with effective communication tools and the Bereavement Single Session model for participants who may have a one-off conversation with a bereaved individual.

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• explore common grief reactions and helpful bereavement theories/models.
• identify and implement effective strategies to support grieving individuals including when to refer.
• implementing a bereavement single session model
• learn how to take care of yourself whilst supporting others.

Level:

Introductory

Audience:

General and professional members of the public who wish to learn more about the grief and loss.

Format:

Pre-recorded 4-hour recordings to watch in your own time.

Price:

Member $ 275

Non-member $ 325

Certificates

Once all modules have been completed and the course concludes, all students that have completed all modules will be sent a Certificate of Completion. This certificate will be emailed to your nominated email address.

Continuing Professional Development Points

In order to gain ACA approved training certificate, you must successfully complete this online multiple-choice quiz with a pass mark of 80%.