Supporting someone through grief can be challenging, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming – but you don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to feel unsure about how to help. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our Foundations of Bereavement Support course.
Designed for anyone who wants to support others – whether in a personal, professional, or community setting – this course introduces the core skills and understanding needed to provide compassionate, safe, and sustainable support to those experiencing loss.
Why This Course Matters
Grief affects everyone differently. For many, talking about loss can feel difficult or uncomfortable. Even well-meaning friends, colleagues, or carers can struggle to know what to say – or how to listen effectively. This course equips you with practical tools, accessible language, and strategies that allow you to support someone through grief with confidence and care, without compromising your own wellbeing.
What You’ll Learn
By completing the course, you’ll be able to:
✅ Recognise the challenges people face when grieving
✅ Understand key models of grief to make sense of individual experiences
✅ Navigate difficult conversations and provide meaningful support
✅ Use sensitive, compassionate language that reassures rather than harms
✅ Identify when someone may need additional professional help
✅ Maintain your own wellbeing while supporting others
Course Structure
The course is made up of 13 lessons, including:
💬 Having Supportive Conversations: Practical guidance on listening and responding with empathy.
🗣️ Language Matters: How the words you choose can comfort and affirm someone’s experience.
💆 Looking After Ourselves: Self-Care: Strategies for maintaining your own emotional wellbeing.
🆘 When More Support is Needed: Recognising when professional or community resources are required.
📝 Final Reflection: Consolidate your learning and consider how to apply it in real life.
With 14 videos, 2 hours of content, and one year of online access, the course is flexible, self-paced, and designed to fit around your schedule.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for:
👨👩👧👦 Friends, family members, or colleagues supporting someone through loss
🏥 Professionals in care, health, or community settings
💡 Anyone looking to develop confidence in offering compassionate bereavement support
Why Take It Now
Supporting someone through grief is both meaningful and emotionally demanding. By developing your understanding and practical skills, you’ll be better equipped to offer reassurance, empathy, and guidance while protecting your own wellbeing.
Enroll today and take the first step toward becoming a confident, compassionate supporter for those navigating loss.