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

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.

    I’m currently studying the cupcake making & baking course and it is amazing so far. I’m really enjoying it and it has so much helpful information.

    It covers everything you need to know and is actually enjoyable reading… I am very pleased I enrolled I would definitely recommend…I’m a mum of 3 aged 5, 2, and 1 and time is challenging most days but this course provides enough time so I can juggle both.

    I am excited to start my next module. the course is also worth the non-discounted price. I will be doing more courses after this one.

    Nikki Hudson

    This was the first online course I’ve funded myself and I was apprehensive as you don’t really know what you’re going to get!

    However, I’m happy to report that this course has given me a really good grounding in Child Psychology and has whet my appetite to pursue some of the content in more detail under my own steam.

    When I had questions, the Support Team’s responses were lightning fast and reassuring and for the fee paid and the experience I’ve had this has been great value for money and a firm foundation on which to build in the future.

    Thank you New Skills Academy!

    Tom Shires

    Excellent course.

    I enjoyed doing this course and I highly recommend it to everybody. Thank you very much. Very helpful online teachers there 24/7 would do another course in a blink of an eye, easy set up and very helpful, now on my way to my career. Happy me.

    Diana Dixon

    I am so impressed with this course. For starters it was hugely discounted which saved me money, secondly it is really easy to use. It is jam packed with information yet so easy to follow and they layout is very clean, clear and precise. I have learnt so much from this course already and I can even revisit modules as and when I need to. If you are an aspiring Makeup Artist, then this course will definitely lead you on the right path and it teaches you how to deal with clients and how to get the best out of your career.

    Esther Lawrence

    I think the Admin and PA Diploma course is absolutely terrific. It gives candidates the chance to develop their skills in the PA and Administration field along with gaining some valuable personal skills along the way. It has given me the boost that I needed to be considered for different job roles in the Administration field and without this my CV would not look as good to potential employers. Giving people the chance to succeed at something they really want to be a part of makes this course brilliant in every way. The layout of each module is set out superbly !

    Ashliegh Bell

    loved this course. I feel I could start my own business if I choose to but I prefer working for a company that is already established.

    I found this course easy to understand and follow and found it highly useful that I could pick it up and leave it as I wished so I could fit it in around my life.
    I am currently scouring the internet and papers and phoning companies in order to find myself employment with in this field of work.

    I cannot thank this company enough for enabling me to fulfil a life dream of working with animals.

    Lorraine Redknapp

    Duration:
    4 hours

    Access:
    Lifetime Access

    Approved by:
    CPD

    Learning Type:


    Text based modules  Images 

    Cost:
    $175.00

    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

    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.

    I’m currently studying the cupcake making & baking course and it is amazing so far. I’m really enjoying it and it has so much helpful information.

    It covers everything you need to know and is actually enjoyable reading… I am very pleased I enrolled I would definitely recommend…I’m a mum of 3 aged 5, 2, and 1 and time is challenging most days but this course provides enough time so I can juggle both.

    I am excited to start my next module. the course is also worth the non-discounted price. I will be doing more courses after this one.

    Nikki Hudson

    This was the first online course I’ve funded myself and I was apprehensive as you don’t really know what you’re going to get!

    However, I’m happy to report that this course has given me a really good grounding in Child Psychology and has whet my appetite to pursue some of the content in more detail under my own steam.

    When I had questions, the Support Team’s responses were lightning fast and reassuring and for the fee paid and the experience I’ve had this has been great value for money and a firm foundation on which to build in the future.

    Thank you New Skills Academy!

    Tom Shires

    Excellent course.

    I enjoyed doing this course and I highly recommend it to everybody. Thank you very much. Very helpful online teachers there 24/7 would do another course in a blink of an eye, easy set up and very helpful, now on my way to my career. Happy me.

    Diana Dixon

    I am so impressed with this course. For starters it was hugely discounted which saved me money, secondly it is really easy to use. It is jam packed with information yet so easy to follow and they layout is very clean, clear and precise. I have learnt so much from this course already and I can even revisit modules as and when I need to. If you are an aspiring Makeup Artist, then this course will definitely lead you on the right path and it teaches you how to deal with clients and how to get the best out of your career.

    Esther Lawrence

    I think the Admin and PA Diploma course is absolutely terrific. It gives candidates the chance to develop their skills in the PA and Administration field along with gaining some valuable personal skills along the way. It has given me the boost that I needed to be considered for different job roles in the Administration field and without this my CV would not look as good to potential employers. Giving people the chance to succeed at something they really want to be a part of makes this course brilliant in every way. The layout of each module is set out superbly !

    Ashliegh Bell

    loved this course. I feel I could start my own business if I choose to but I prefer working for a company that is already established.

    I found this course easy to understand and follow and found it highly useful that I could pick it up and leave it as I wished so I could fit it in around my life.
    I am currently scouring the internet and papers and phoning companies in order to find myself employment with in this field of work.

    I cannot thank this company enough for enabling me to fulfil a life dream of working with animals.

    Lorraine Redknapp

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