Overview
Learn how to help and support anyone affected by the loss of a loved one and now show signs of distress.
By enrolling in this Bereavement Counselling course, you will be trained on how to assist those individuals who are in mourning and finding difficulties in their lives.
Whether you are a professional counsellor or someone who wants to gain the ability to face issues around mortality, this course will provide the knowledge that you require. You will learn how grief impacts mental and physical wellbeing and the appropriate procedures that should be initiated to help those in need of guidance.
How will I get my certificate?
Upon successful completion of the Bereavement Counselling course, obtaining your certificate is a straightforward process. Here’s how it works:
- Course Completion: Once you’ve successfully finished the course, you’ll be eligible to receive your certificate.
- Order Your Certificate: You can conveniently order your certificate directly through our platform.
Who is this course for?
Bereavement Counselling is specially designed for a variety of learners:
- Open to all: No prior experience or certifications are required.
- Inclusive Learning: Welcoming students from various academic backgrounds.
- Universal Accessibility: Open to everyone interested in studying Bereavement Counselling.
Requirements
Our Bereavement Counselling course is designed for maximum flexibility and accessibility:
- It is optimised for use on PCs, Macs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Study easily on your tablet or smartphone, accessible with any Wi-Fi connection.
- No time limit for completion; study at your own pace and on your own schedule.
- Basic English proficiency is required to ensure effective learning.
- This course structure allows for a convenient and adaptable learning experience.
Career path
Having these various qualifications will increase the value of your CV and open you up to multiple sectors, such as:
- Counsellor: £25-25,000 (charities, healthcare facilities)
- Psychotherapist: £30–60k+ (more qualifications, deeper therapy)
- Specialist in Grief Support: £22-35k+ (workshops, groups)
- Specialist in Corporate Loss: £30–50k (support for employees)
- £28–45k (training, research) for an educator/researcher
Ranges depend on the employer, qualifications, and experience. Extra credit and private practice can increase revenue.
Course Curriculum
- 4 sections
- 23 lectures
- 2 hours, 38 minutes total length
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About the Instructor & the Course00:03:00
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What is counselling: Introduction to Counselling Theory00:07:00
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Core Skills in Counselling00:07:00
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Counselling Approaches in Counselling00:09:00
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What is ‘Grief’ and ‘Bereavement’?00:09:00
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The Role of the Bereavement Counsellor00:07:00
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Beliefs that people held about ‘death’ and ‘dying’00:09:00
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A child and adolescent view of death00:07:00
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Spirituality and Religion00:08:00
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The process of dying00:07:00
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Stages of Grief00:08:00
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What is ‘Complicated grief’?00:09:00
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Sadness Vs Depression00:06:00
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Grief Vs Depression00:05:00
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Types of Depression00:09:00
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Diagnosis of Depression00:05:00
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Treatments available for depression00:08:00
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Grief counselling: The loss of ‘self’00:07:00
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Adjusting to violent death00:08:00
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Counselling the dying00:07:00
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Acceptance, Surrender, and ‘Letting go’00:05:00
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Ending long-term counselling and follow-up00:07:00
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Thank You and Good Bye!00:01:00