Grief and Bereavement Counselling Certificate

Grief and Bereavement Counselling

Every person experiences grief and bereavement at some time in their lives. Grief affects people in different ways. While some are able to process loss in a healthy manner and move on with their lives, others remain trapped in the grief cycle without being able to make a healthy transition to the new reality. Grief counselling can help uncover unresolved emotions and process complicated feelings. All you need to complete the course is a willing and open mind. The course includes detailed written content and an easy-to-understand video script.

What you will learn:

    • Introduction to grief, loss, bereavement and attachment
    • Different aspects of the grief experience
    • The different stages of grief according to the Kubler-Ross model
    • How negative emotions like denial, anger and depression unfold during the grieving process
    • The tasks of mourning and how they provide a sense of control
    • How grief counselling helps and the different techniques you can use during counselling sessions
    • The companionship model and dual model of grieving theories
    • Factors that affect the mediation process

Benefits of Taking the Course:

    • Understand the relevant techniques to help clients process their feelings of grief and loss
    • You will be able to explore and identify the different stages of grief and the corresponding tasks that need to be resolved
    • You will be able to help someone going through the different stages of the grief experience, including denial, anger, depression and acceptance
    • You will be able to recognise signs of unprocessed grief and help the person work through relevant mourning tasks

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The differences between grief, mourning and bereavement
  • The myths regarding grief
  • Why grief counselling is important
  • The five stages of grief
  • Insights into the grieving process
  • The mourning process
  • The four main tasks of mourning
  • Important factors that affect the grieving process
  • The goals of grief counselling
  • Grief counselling principles
  • Useful techniques to use in grief counselling sessions
  • Factors that may hinder the grieving process
  • About complicated or unresolved grief
  • Attributes of a grief counsellor
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Grief and Bereavement Counselling Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    Amazing course with so much detail. All the modules are easy to read and flow from one subject to the next. It was really easy to enrol on the course too and I received my log in information the same day that I enrolled. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to pursue a course in floristry.

    Stacey Garside

    I have just completed the Level 3 Customer Services Diploma course. This course covers all aspects of what exactly customer service is and how somebody could be an excellent costumer representative.

    Although I have 10 years work experience, I should admit that I found it quite interesting. This course is comprehensive and any professional can add some useful knowledge. It offers some essential tips for all who want to succeed in the customer service role.

    The modules are well organised and understandable, so anybody can easily become familiar with the terminology. I do propose to anybody to attend this course.

    Georgia Sideri

    Really helpful course, it covers all the main aspects to become a successful PA. I was looking for an admin course where I can improve a new side of my professional career and this course had everything I needed. It gives you everything from basic computer knowledge to tips for the day to day basics like answering the phone or how to create a memo or book your boss’ travel arrangements. It offers a clear structure with all the main subjects divide in short modules, easy to study that way, and it gives you examples in real life as well as practice exercises that help you to understand everything. With support during all the course and access during a whole year, you cannot ask for more value for money! Totally recommended!

    Alicia Prenda

    I am a hands-on learner, nothing goes in when I am bored blasted. This course was fantastic, the material for each module is provided in writing, which can be printed and read wherever you are in in your own time, all devices compatible and a short video showing how to do it using Excel.

    You can re-visit each module however many times you want, even after completing the exam. The exam is totally content driven (what they teach is what they ask).
    This is a great site to learn and I will be recommending it to everyone, Do a course…

    Paul Byrne

    Before starting this course I had no prior knowledge in floristry. The course not only gave me the tools I needed to get started but also gave me the passion and the confidence to move forward with floristry as a career.

    Through the content I have learned within the course I have been able to not only make, but also sell many of my own designs as well as book a couple of future events.

    This has been a great launching pad for me into a career I am truly enjoying. I highly suggest for anyone who is considering floristry to start with this course.

    Laura Meers

    I have just complete the nail technician diploma award and delivered professional manicures and nail extensions to my friends and family who are very pleased with their treatments! The course was easy to follow and fun to do!

    Fiona Baker

    Duration:
    4 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images 

    Cost:
    $120.00

    Grief and Bereavement Counselling

    Every person experiences grief and bereavement at some time in their lives. Grief affects people in different ways. While some are able to process loss in a healthy manner and move on with their lives, others remain trapped in the grief cycle without being able to make a healthy transition to the new reality. Grief counselling can help uncover unresolved emotions and process complicated feelings. All you need to complete the course is a willing and open mind. The course includes detailed written content and an easy-to-understand video script.

    What you will learn:

      • Introduction to grief, loss, bereavement and attachment
      • Different aspects of the grief experience
      • The different stages of grief according to the Kubler-Ross model
      • How negative emotions like denial, anger and depression unfold during the grieving process
      • The tasks of mourning and how they provide a sense of control
      • How grief counselling helps and the different techniques you can use during counselling sessions
      • The companionship model and dual model of grieving theories
      • Factors that affect the mediation process

    Benefits of Taking the Course:

      • Understand the relevant techniques to help clients process their feelings of grief and loss
      • You will be able to explore and identify the different stages of grief and the corresponding tasks that need to be resolved
      • You will be able to help someone going through the different stages of the grief experience, including denial, anger, depression and acceptance
      • You will be able to recognise signs of unprocessed grief and help the person work through relevant mourning tasks

    This course includes

    24/7 Student Support

    End of course certification

    Lifetime access to your course

    Compatible with modern devices

    PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The differences between grief, mourning and bereavement
  • The myths regarding grief
  • Why grief counselling is important
  • The five stages of grief
  • Insights into the grieving process
  • The mourning process
  • The four main tasks of mourning
  • Important factors that affect the grieving process
  • The goals of grief counselling
  • Grief counselling principles
  • Useful techniques to use in grief counselling sessions
  • Factors that may hinder the grieving process
  • About complicated or unresolved grief
  • Attributes of a grief counsellor
  • ID: YDFT67YHJ
    certificate

    of achievement

    This certificate is presented to

    Your Name

    NSA

    For completing the

    Grief and Bereavement Counselling Certificate

    on 21st November 2026

    Selena Hurford

    Selena Hurford

    Course Tutor

    cpd

    Daniel Morgan

    Daniel Morgan

    Head of Academy

    Certificate Example

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

    The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

    Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

    We estimate that the course will take about 4 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

    Amazing course with so much detail. All the modules are easy to read and flow from one subject to the next. It was really easy to enrol on the course too and I received my log in information the same day that I enrolled. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to pursue a course in floristry.

    Stacey Garside

    I have just completed the Level 3 Customer Services Diploma course. This course covers all aspects of what exactly customer service is and how somebody could be an excellent costumer representative.

    Although I have 10 years work experience, I should admit that I found it quite interesting. This course is comprehensive and any professional can add some useful knowledge. It offers some essential tips for all who want to succeed in the customer service role.

    The modules are well organised and understandable, so anybody can easily become familiar with the terminology. I do propose to anybody to attend this course.

    Georgia Sideri

    Really helpful course, it covers all the main aspects to become a successful PA. I was looking for an admin course where I can improve a new side of my professional career and this course had everything I needed. It gives you everything from basic computer knowledge to tips for the day to day basics like answering the phone or how to create a memo or book your boss’ travel arrangements. It offers a clear structure with all the main subjects divide in short modules, easy to study that way, and it gives you examples in real life as well as practice exercises that help you to understand everything. With support during all the course and access during a whole year, you cannot ask for more value for money! Totally recommended!

    Alicia Prenda

    I am a hands-on learner, nothing goes in when I am bored blasted. This course was fantastic, the material for each module is provided in writing, which can be printed and read wherever you are in in your own time, all devices compatible and a short video showing how to do it using Excel.

    You can re-visit each module however many times you want, even after completing the exam. The exam is totally content driven (what they teach is what they ask).
    This is a great site to learn and I will be recommending it to everyone, Do a course…

    Paul Byrne

    Before starting this course I had no prior knowledge in floristry. The course not only gave me the tools I needed to get started but also gave me the passion and the confidence to move forward with floristry as a career.

    Through the content I have learned within the course I have been able to not only make, but also sell many of my own designs as well as book a couple of future events.

    This has been a great launching pad for me into a career I am truly enjoying. I highly suggest for anyone who is considering floristry to start with this course.

    Laura Meers

    I have just complete the nail technician diploma award and delivered professional manicures and nail extensions to my friends and family who are very pleased with their treatments! The course was easy to follow and fun to do!

    Fiona Baker

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