Description
Course overview…
01 Understanding grief groups – Explore their purpose, structures and the value of group support.
02 Making sense of grief – Understand different grief experiences and key psychological models.
03 Facilitating with confidence – Build facilitator presence and learn to structure and guide sessions.
04 Navigating difficult moments – Respond sensitively to silence, overwhelm, emotion and group dynamics.
05 Online + in-person groups – Create safe, connected and well-boundaried spaces in any setting.
06 Closing + looking after yourself – Close thoughtfully, signpost well and protect your own wellbeing.
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Practical resources included
Take your learning beyond the course.
Included with your course is a collection of resources to support you in your work with grieving people, including:
📝 Grief worksheet bundle
💤 Sleep worksheet bundle
🧠 Anxiety worksheet bundle
🎶 Guided grief meditation audio
Use them to deepen conversations, introduce practical activities and support common challenges that can arise alongside grief.
Certificate of completion included
Recognise your learning and professional development.
On completion of the course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your learning.
The 2.5 hours of training may contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), depending on the requirements of your employer, professional body or membership organisation.
What you’ll learn…
By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident to:
✓ Understand the purpose and unique value of grief support groups
✓ Create inclusive, supportive spaces for different grief experiences
✓ Protect your own wellbeing as a facilitator
✓ Facilitate sessions confidently from opening to closing
✓ Navigate challenging moments and group dynamics sensitively
✓ Apply key psychological models to guide group understanding
Meet your trainer
Dr Erin Hope Thompson MBE
Erin is a UCL-trained Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Loss Foundation. Her own experience of bereavement led her to create the support she couldn’t find after her father’s death. Erin was awarded an MBE in 2021 for her work supporting people through grief.
“With its thoughtful blend of psychological models, inclusive group practices, and emphasis on facilitator wellbeing, this course is a comprehensive and supportive resource for those wishing to run grief support groups with confidence and care.”
Dr Megan Hofmann
Clinical Psychologist
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