Our Most Advanced Level of Grief Certification
Grief work is like no other.
It takes your clients to some of the darkest places, where loss, sorrow and regret become their inescapable reality.
You help them face losses that hit hard...losing loved ones, dealing with health challenges, saying goodbye to a cherished goal, grappling with the end of stability…
$629.91 Value
Just $346.45!
Earn up to 18.75 CE Hours included in the course tuition.
That's why it's essential that you offer your clients the right kind of therapeutic support…
…so you can help them shape a path toward rediscovering meaning in life.
This Grief Therapy Advanced Certification Course gives you exactly what you need to do this deep work.
We've gathered today's top voices in grief and loss therapy, like Mary-Frances O'Connor, Erica Sirrine, Megan Devine, Claire Bidwell Smith, and 6 other experts to offer you the latest evidence-based approaches in grief and loss therapy.
Take advantage of up to 18.75 CE hourss and enjoy the flexibility of accessing an abundance of resources anywhere, anytime. Navigate the course at your own pace, choosing the modules most suited to your current needs.
Best of all, completing our highest-level course means you'll walk away with a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) certification at no additional cost*, making you a recognized expert in this crucial and transformative field of therapy.
Come along, and achieve our most sophisticated level of grief certification. Register Now.
The Latest in Neuroscience, Somatics, Unresolved Grief, and Identity Reclamation
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On-demand video
Earn up to 18.75 CE Hours
3 FREE Bonuses
(CE included).
Section I serves as the cornerstone of this course, offering profound insights into the neuroscience of grief recovery and its lifelong impact. By delving into breakthrough research, participants gain access to a comprehensive array of intervention strategies, empowering their professional practice.
Key Takeaways
- Debunk the myth of the 5 stages and apply data-driven grief trajectories
- Apply the fascinating neuroscience behind how the brain responds to love and loss
- Discover the ultimate grief assessment tool and how to utilize it effectively
- Too hard for clients to talk? Over 60 interventions for emotion regulation, smart avoidance, effective rumination, and more!
Mary-Frances O'Connor | Click here for information about Mary-Frances O'Connor
60 minute on demand video
Join TED Talk speaker Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor for a keynote session on her groundbreaking book, The Grieving Brain. Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and grief as Dr. O'Connor reveals the intricate workings of the brain in response to love and loss. Her extensive research makes complex neuroscience accessible and offers valuable insights for mental health clinicians.
Dr. Erica Sirrine | Click here for information about Erica H Sirrine
6+ hour on demand video
Watch Dr. Erica Sirrine, Ph.D., LCSW, FT, as she walks you through over 60 interventions that you can use to help your grieving clients find hope and heal. Drawing on her expertise as a bereavement counselor and educator, Dr. Sirrine blends remarkable case studies with creative intervention strategies for an engaging and unforgettable workshop that will arm you with the skills you need to be an effective therapist for grieving clients.
In Section II, the spotlight shines on the prevalent grief challenges encountered in clinical practice, along with empowering interventions designed to guide clients through grief in a realistic and empowered manner.
Key Takeaways
- Amplify your skills in tacking complex grief - no conflict too difficult
- Equip yourself with hands-on strategies for anticipatory grief - be prepared for common reactions
- Intervene effectively for disenfranchised grief victims, undeterred by societal norms
- Access comprehensive narrative therapy and trauma-focused methods for holistic healing
Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC | Click here for information about Claire Bidwell Smith
90 minute on demand video
Join Claire Bidwell Smith, international speaker, grief expert, and author to dive into the complex and complicated grief and loss. Discover specialized interventions designed to support individuals navigating complicated relationships, trauma, social isolation, and concurrent stressors.
Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge, PsyD, RN | Click here for information about Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge
90 minute on demand video
You know how frustrating it is when your client is "stuck" in their grief. Unable to process, unable to move forward or make any progress, it's tough on both of you. That's why Dr. Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge has put together this engaging session, giving you the framework for connecting with your grieving clients and helping them along on their grief journey. You'll learn new evaluation strategies, effective coping methods, and ways to reframe misinformed beliefs that will set your clients on a path to healing.
Dr. Erica Sirrine | Click here for information about Erica H Sirrine
90 minute on demand video
Many mental health practitioners feel ill-prepared to meet the needs of their grieving clients, especially those experiencing anticipatory grief. This workshop will help you better understand the complexities of anticipatory grief counseling, including common barriers and practical considerations. The role of sustained hope at end-of-life will be explored, and strategies for engaging in sensitive conversations will be discussed. Practical anticipatory grief interventions and meaning-making activities will be provided. Participants will also gain tools to support clients after death losses, including preparing children and adults to attend memorial services and return to work or school.
Tiffani Dilworth, LPC, CAGCS, FT | Click here for information about Tiffani Dilworth
90 minute on demand video
When it comes to treating grief in clients from diverse cultures, the last thing you want to do is minimize their experiences or avoid acknowledging them. Lack of support and validation can lead them to experience Disenfranchised Grief, which will only complicate treatment and prolong healing. Led by Tiffani Dilworth, LCPC, FT, this session will illuminate interactions and events connecting members of diverse subcultures and immigrants to Disenfranchised Grief and will give you an eclectic approach to identifying validating language to better help your clients.
Section III is dedicated to understanding the profound, intergenerational impact of grief on identity. It offers step-by-step strategies to honor grief events and cultivate resilient identities through the grieving process.
Key Takeaways
- Hands-on techniques to turn mourning into a powerful spiritual tool
- How to use mourning to prevent setbacks
- Utilize the 3 R's of Identity Realignment to guide clients in honoring their past, present, and future selves
- Assess how clients' identities have evolved in response to loss
Dr. Marianela Medrano | Click here for information about Marianela Medrano
90 minute on demand video
Experience Dr. Marianela Medrano, Ph.D., LPC, CPT, a writer and mindfulness teacher, as she walks you through innovative interventions that you can use to help your clients move from mourning into the spiritual experience of grieving and healing from Historical Trauma and Grief. Drawing on her expertise as a scholar, researcher, and psychotherapist, Dr. Medrano blends case studies with creative strategies for long-lasting transformation in your client's lives.
Alex Mammadyarov | Click here for information about Alex Mammadyarov
90 minute on demand video
Your clients aren't just grieving their loved one — they're grieving an old way of life, parts of themselves they feel they've lost, and the roles and relationships they no longer have. It's easy for them to become stuck between their old and new lives, so how do you show them a way forward with newfound values and sense of self? This session with grief specialist Alex Mammadyarov will teach you how to help clients understand how loss has shifted their sense of self and provide you with tangible tools to aid in identity realignment.
In Section IV, learn essential skills for managing personal grief, establishing boundaries, and providing empathetic support to others, equipping you with tools to navigate the challenges of repeated exposure to loss in both personal and professional spheres.
Key Takeaways
- Enhanced ability to manage overwhelm and frustration from repeated exposure to loss
- Strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries to safeguard your well-being both professionally and personally
- Insights on navigating systemic challenges and finding support from peers who understand the unique demands of your profession
Megan Devine, LPC | Click here for information about Megan Devine
90 minute on demand video
Working with clients in pain is never easy. The last several years have brought more pain and suffering to your practices than ever before, but let's face it — you're burned out, overwhelmed, and feel under-supported. This session with acclaimed grief expert Megan Devine will give you the tools you need to manage the impacts of emotional overwhelm, set boundaries, and handle grief on the job as well as because of it.
The Latest in Neuroscience, Somatics, Unresolved Grief, and Identity Reclamation
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Kelsey Sawyer, MA, BC-DMT | Click here for information about Kelsey Sawyer
30 minute on demand video
Explore grief in the body during this guided movement exploration with Kelsey Sawyer, Board Certified Dance Movement Therapist, and 200 Hr Yoga and Grief Yoga® Certified Teacher. Learn tools to bring movement and breath into your sessions with clients that foster attunement and connection to grief and the body.
Key Takeaways:
- An understanding of common grief responses in the body
- Gentle movement and breath practices to use with clients who are grieving
- Movement rituals to tend to your own grief as a grief professional
Rita Schulte, LPC | Click here for information about Rita Schulte
60 minute on demand video
Join Rita Schulte, licensed professional counselor, radio host, author, and suicide survivor to get the skills and strategies you need to transition grieving clients who've lost loved ones to suicide from "why?" to "what's next?"
Become a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and clients know that you've invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of treating grief.
- Complete this training and download your CE Certificate.
- Submit the Certification Questionnaire included in this training.
- Email a copy of the required documents to Evergreen Certifications
That's it! No hidden fees. No catch. Just certification made EASY.
*Professional and clinical standards apply.
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The Latest in Neuroscience, Somatics, Unresolved Grief, and Identity Reclamation
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