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Bereavement and Grief Counselling

4.8 (8 ratings) 4 enrolled 2h 38m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
2h 38mSelf-paced
23 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 23 lessons 2h 38m total
01 Bereavement and Grief Counselling 23 lessons
  1. About the Instructor & the Course
  2. What is counselling: Introduction to Counselling Theory
  3. Core Skills in Counselling
  4. Counselling Approaches in Counselling
  5. What is ‘Grief’ and ‘Bereavement’?
  6. The Role of the Bereavement Counsellor
  7. Beliefs that people held about ‘death’ and ‘dying’
  8. A child and adolescent view of death
  9. Spirituality and Religion
  10. The process of dying
  11. Stages of Grief
  12. What is ‘Complicated grief’?
  13. Sadness Vs Depression
  14. Grief Vs Depression
  15. Types of Depression
  16. Diagnosis of Depression
  17. Treatments available for depression
  18. Grief counselling: The loss of ‘self’
  19. Adjusting to violent death
  20. Counselling the dying
  21. Acceptance, Surrender, and ‘Letting go’
  22. Ending long-term counselling and follow-up
  23. Thank You and Good Bye!

About this course

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This Bereavement and Grief Counselling course is designed to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge and credentials to become qualified bereavement counsellors. It covers the fundamental skills needed to be successful in this profession, as well as key counselling process and methods.

Bereavement, death and dying are extremely personal, and each individual has a different way of approaching death. In this course, you will learn how to support individuals who are struggling to let go after the death of a loved one, including how to manage depression from bereavement. It also covers spiritual and religious ideas of death.

You will learn how death and dying affect both adults and children, with an in-depth look at the stages of grief and the process of dying. Through case studies and exercises, you will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge, providing you with the most in-demand skills to fast track your career.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This comprehensive training course is suitable for those who are looking to gain the necessary skills to become a bereavement/grief counsellor. Related professions in this field include:

  • Bereavement Counsellor
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Trauma Therapist
  • CBT Therapist

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the different approaches in counselling
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a bereavement counsellor
  • Display the core skills required to be successful in counselling
  • Explain the spiritual and religious beliefs that people hold about death and dying
  • Express understanding of how children cope with grief and bereavement
  • Identify and recognise the stages of grief, as well as the process of dying
  • List the differences between sadness and depression and the types of depression
  • Support clients who are dealing with letting go and feelings of a “loss of self”

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction

In module one, we will get to know our course instructor and their professional background. This introductory module will also outline the key topics that will be discussed in the course.

Module 02: Introduction to Grief & Bereavement

In module two, we will deepen our understanding of the role of the bereavement counsellor and the core skills in counselling. It also covers different approaches in counselling and counselling theory.

Module 03: Attitudes Towards ‘Death’ and ‘Dying’

In module three, we will explore the attitudes to death and dying in both adults and children, taking a look at religious and spiritual attitudes towards death.

Module 04: What Happens When We Die

In module four, we will learn about the patterns and stages of grief, as well as the process of dying, taking a look at the different ways grief affects adults and children.

Module 05: Depression Related to Grief and Bereavement

In module five, we will explore the ways that depression is related to grief and bereavement, with an overview of the different types of depression. It also discusses the diagnoses and treatments of depression.

Module 06: Counselling Process and Methods

In module six, we will learn how many individuals suffering from grief struggle with a loss of their sense of self. It includes strategies and tips for counselling clients on how to accept death and let go.

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.8

Rated by 8 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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