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Tending to Loss: Practical Grief Counselling Training for Practitioners

Identifying, Interpreting & Responding to Grief. Enhanced Grief Counselling Continuing Education for Mental Health Practitioners.

  • Self-Paced

    Easy Access

  • Video Content

  • 30 CE hours

    Course duration

  • 1 Workbook

    Free of charge
    What you are going to learn

    A few more words about this course

    This continuing education program is designed to strengthen practitioners’ competencies in evidence-informed grief counselling. The course provides an in-depth review of current research on grief and bereavement, along with practical training in contemporary theoretical models. Through case examples, guided formulation activities, and discussion of diverse client presentations, participants will learn to assess, conceptualize, and intervene effectively with individuals experiencing a range of normative and complicated grief responses. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive, ethical, and developmentally appropriate practice, as well as understanding intersections between grief and other mental health conditions. Participants will gain skills that can be applied across the lifespan and within a variety of clinical contexts.

    You will learn:

    • Confidently select interventions, resources, and rituals with confidence and culturally sensitivity to empower your clients.
    • Apply evidence-informed interventions to help clients with their emotional regulation, rebuilding daily routines, and support the integration and transformation for clients.
    • Build confidence to discuss and bring clarity for your clients. 
    • Deepen your self-awareness and use the therapeutic relationship 
    • Develop healthy boundaries to nurture a space of empathy and cultural sensitivity.
    • Dispel myths about grief and navigate clients through their unique grief journey.

    Learning Outcomes

    Module 1 Identify – Assessing Grief & Models of Bereavement

    ​1. Critically review and integrate current research and evidence-informed knowledge on grief and bereavement to enhance clinical understanding and practice.

    ​2. Describe and apply contemporary models of bereavement to guide assessment, formulation, and intervention planning.

    Module 2 Interpret – Conceptualize the Needs/Goals of Clients

    1. Conduct comprehensive case conceptualizations that identify grief-related needs, presenting concerns, and contextual factors influencing client experiences.

    2. Critically integrate current research and evidence-informed knowledge on grief and bereavement to enhance clinical understanding and practice.

    3. Differentiate complicated grief (Prolonged Grief Disorder) from typical grief responses, including recognizing intersections with co-occurring mental health conditions and relevant sociocultural contributors.

    Module 3 Intervention – Implement Intervention & Treatment

    1. Select and implement appropriate, evidence-based grief interventions that align with individualized client goals, cultural contexts, and presenting symptoms.

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    Private Learning

    A completely self directed course with a full year to complete.

    Canadian Based

    We are located in Alberta Canada, and offer this course based through a Canadian context. 

    Various Learning Delivery

    Video content, guided discussions, case-based learning, and opportunities for applied practice exercises and reflection.

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    Our learners benefit by receiving a certificate.
    “Lark & Raven Wellness Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Lark & Raven Wellness Inc. maintains responsibility for the program.”
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    Regular Rate

    $550+gst
    Online learning and training have become an essential part of our profession. We are offering this in-depth, self-paced, online course to those who have busy schedules but want to enhance their confidence with working with grief.

    Student Rate

    $250+gst
    If you are a current student enrolled in a graduate program, please email us at larkandravenwellness@gmail.com with proof of registration and we will be able to provide a discount code. 

    Kirsten White MC, R.Psych

    About

    Kirsten White (she/her), R.Psych in Alberta, has been practicing in the area of grief, trauma, and end-of-life care for a decade. Kirsten started her career working with non profits counselling children and parents through grief, including suicide loss and traumatic death. Seeing a need in the community to have a central location for grief services, she has created a centre to offer counselling supports focused on grief and end-of-life care. Kirsten also offers trainings and workshops for organizations and is an instructor for City University where she predominately teaches emerging counsellors in areas specific to grief and grief counselling.Kirsten believes strongly in collaboration and continuing education. 
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