Description
Course overview…
01 Understanding grief – Explore common difficulties in grief and the different ways people can experience and respond to loss.
02 Making sense of grief – Explore key psychological models and how they can help us understand individual experiences.
03 Talking about grief – Understand common barriers to conversations about loss and build confidence in starting them.
04 Supportive conversations – Develop practical listening skills and learn how thoughtful language can help you respond with empathy and care.
05 Knowing when more support is needed – Recognise when someone may benefit from additional help and understand how to signpost appropriately.
06 Looking after yourself – Reflect on the impact of supporting others and develop ways to 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 practical resources to help you support people experiencing grief, including:
📝 Grief worksheet bundle
💤 Sleep worksheet bundle
🧠 Anxiety worksheet bundle
🎶 Guided grief meditation audio
Use them to support helpful conversations, introduce practical activities and respond to 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 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 more confident to:
✓ Recognise how grief can affect people differently and understand some of the common difficulties that can arise
✓ Use key grief models to help make sense of different experiences of loss
✓ Navigate barriers to talking about grief and approach sensitive conversations with greater confidence
✓ Listen and respond supportively using language that is compassionate, sensitive and affirming
✓ Recognise when more support may be needed and signpost appropriately
✓ Protect your own wellbeing while providing support to others
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.
What professionals say
“An invaluable introduction to bereavement support, blending practical guidance with sensitive, compassionate approaches. Perfect for anyone wishing to help others through grief while taking care of their own wellbeing.”
Dr Megan Hofmann
Clinical Psychologist
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