Bereavement and Grief Counselling is a type of therapy that focuses on assisting people in coping with the loss of a loved one. The strange empty feeling that comes with losing a loved one can be very disturbing at times. If you want to become a professional grief therapist or simply want to help yourself and others explore and process difficult and perplexing feelings, this online grief counselling course is for you.

This Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma will teach you various attitudes and theories towards death and dying. It provides a concise insight into the process of grief counselling and bereavement, as well as methods and tactics for assisting your clients in overcoming grief and forging new relationships with their lost loved ones that are full of healthy memories. You will learn the stages of grief, how to adjust to violent death, how to counsel the dying, and everything about complicated grief. 

According to studies, up to 33% of people dealing with bereavement have abnormal or extremely severe emotions that necessitate expert help. Bereavement counselling can assist you in navigating the complicated emotions that come with loss, reaching a healthy conclusion, and recovering emotionally.

Upon successful completion of this Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma, you will be able to comprehend how to accept the death of a loved one and adapt and shape your life without them and assist yourself and the people around you in overcoming the unpleasant feelings connected with grief.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.

This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Course Highlights

• Designed by expert professionals
• Accredited by the CPD Certification Service and IPHM
• Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
• Recognised and Valuable Certification 
• Self-Paced Online Distance Learning 
• High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials
• Interactive Video Training
• Approximate duration of about 3 Hours

Who is this Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma Course Online for?

This Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma is primarily aimed at:

• Therapist 
• Psychologist 
• Bereavement and Grief Counsellor
• Aspiring Bereavement and Grief Counsellor
• Students of Psychology and Counselling 

Aspiring Bereavement and Grief Counsellors or interested counsellors who want to excel in this job should take this course to stay one step ahead of the competition in terms of professional growth. This training, on the other hand, is not limited to a particular profession or field of endeavour. It may also be beneficial to a broader group of people who want to learn more about Bereavement and Grief Counselling in order to help themselves or others cope with the loss of loved ones.

Aims and Learning Outcomes of this Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma Course Online

By the end of this Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma, you will be able to:

• Learn what grief and bereavement are, their theories, and the core skills in counselling 
• Understand various counselling approaches 
• Recognise the role of the bereavement counsellor
• Know about the beliefs that people hold about death and dying
• Understand how children and adolescents view death 
• Learn about spirituality and religion
• Understand what happens when someone dies
• Learn how to accept and adjust to sudden and violent death
• Learn various types of depression, diagnosis, and treatments available for depression
• Understand what are counselling processes and methods 
• Learn about acceptance, surrender, and “letting go” attitudes
• Learn how to end long-term counselling and follow up with the clients

Recognised Accreditation

This Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM). The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that offers an international and worldwide accreditation to Training Providers. An accreditation by the Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a guarantee of quality and expertise.

CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. 

CPD and IPHM certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing the Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

Accredited by The CPD Certification Service                           International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)

Entry Requirements

• There are no academic entry requirements for this Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. 
• However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.

Assessment Method

This Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%.

Valuable Certification  

Certificate of Completion  

On completion of this Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma, you will be eligible to obtain your free PDF certificate of course completion. However, it is recommended that you should have a CPD & IPHM accredited certificate or a Quality License Scheme endorsed certificate and transcript that is valued by employers in the UK and globally.

Certificate of Achievement  

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement  

On successful completion of the Bereavement and Grief Counselling Diploma, you will be eligible to order your CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) as proof of your new skill. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.

Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme  

After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain the Bereavement and Grief Counselling Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.

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