Grief Courses

Designed for hospice volunteers, spiritual community workers and anyone who wants to learn how to support those who are grieving, this 21-hour certificate program delivers essential skills and knowledge. The program is based on Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s concept of companioning the bereaved.

This 21-hour certificate program is designed for hospice workers, spiritual community workers, social workers, teachers, school counsellors, crisis workers, therapists, funeral home employees, or any individual who wants to contribute to the creation of compassionate grief communities during these challenging times.  Basics of Bereavement, or an equivalent that teaches Dr. Wolfelt’s companioning model is a prerequisite for this course.

Building on the Basics of Bereavement course, this 21-hour certificate program teaches the skillset necessary to facilitate a bereavement support group.  Basics of Bereavement, or an equivalent that teaches Dr. Wolfelt’s companioning model is a prerequisite for this course.