Learn about embracing Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in supporting people who are grieving.
We will cover theory, exercises and look at what the evidence base tells us is helpful in supporting bereavement with compassion.
🎥 13 Videos ⏱️ 2.5 Hours 🔓 One Year Online Access 📄 4 Resources, including…
This course explores compassion focused therapy (CFT) in grief work, offering theory, practical exercises, and evidence-based approaches to help those experiencing loss. Whether you’re a mental health professional, grief counsellor, or caregiver, this course will equip you with powerful tools to integrate CFT into grief support.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The fundamentals of compassion focused therapy in grief work
✔️ Why compassion is crucial for processing grief
✔️ Practical CFT techniques, including imagery and behavior exercises
✔️ How to foster self-compassion in those experiencing loss
✔️ When and how to apply compassion in grief therapy
“She was so passionate about her work… which made learning from her interesting.” – Training Delegate
This course is led by Dr. Erin Hope Thompson MBE, Founder and Director of The Loss Foundation.
Dr. Thompson brings extensive experience across the NHS, private, and third sectors, and in 2022, she was awarded an MBE for her services to bereaved families.
Course Breakdown:
🔹 Chapter 1. Welcome – A warm welcome to the course, setting the tone for what you can expect and how the training will support you.
🔹 Chapter 2. Introduction and Outline – An overview of the course structure, key themes, and how the sessions will guide your learning journey.
🔹 Chapter 3: Introducing Compassion Focused Therapy – Core principles of CFT and why it matters.
🔹 Chapter 4: Why Use CFT in Grief? – Understanding how compassion impacts the grieving process.
🔹 Chapter 5: Self-Compassion Model and Formulation – Helping clients develop self-kindness in grief.
🔹 Chapter 6: Compassionate Reasoning / Thinking – Shifting negative self-talk towards compassionate perspectives.
🔹 Chapter 7: Compassionate Attention – Focusing on helpful thoughts rather than self-criticism.
🔹 Chapter 8: Compassionate Imagery – Using visualisation techniques to create a sense of safety and support.
🔹 Chapter 9: Compassionate Behaviour – Encouraging acts of self-care and kindness in grief.
🔹 Chapter 10: When to Use Compassion in Grief Work? – Practical guidance on applying CFT techniques effectively.
🔹 Chapter 11. Signposting: More Support – Guidance on where to find further resources, support, and training opportunities to continue your learning.
🔹 Chapter 12. Thank You – Feedback Welcome – A short note of thanks for taking part, with an invitation to share your feedback on the course.
🔹 Chapter 11. Closing – Final closing remarks to bring the training to an end and encourage you to apply what you’ve learned.
Why Take This Course?
✅ Learn a cutting-edge approach to grief therapy
✅ Practical, evidence-based techniques for working with grief
✅ On year, online access to expert-led content