Diploma in Grief & Bereavement Counseling

Loss is a universal human experience, yet navigating grief can be deeply isolating and overwhelming. Grief & Bereavement Counseling provides compassionate support to individuals and families as they process loss, whether through death, separation, trauma, or life transitions.

The Diploma in Grief & Bereavement Counseling at the Chartered Institute of Counseling (CICN) equips professionals with the skills to accompany clients through the grieving process, helping them find resilience, meaning, and hope. Grounded in psychology, counseling, and cultural sensitivity, this program prepares practitioners to work with diverse populations worldwide.

Why Choose This Course?

Grief counseling is a critical specialization in mental health, healthcare, and pastoral care.
Many people lack structured support during bereavement, leading to prolonged or complicated grief.
This diploma blends theory, therapeutic techniques, and cultural perspectives on grief.
CICN offers a global curriculum, ensuring graduates are prepared to work across contexts and cultures.

What You Will Learn

Participants will study:

Theories and models of grief and mourning.
Cultural and spiritual perspectives on loss.
Supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief.
Identifying and addressing complicated or traumatic grief.
Counseling techniques for individuals, couples, and families.
Self-care and resilience for grief counselors.
Designing and facilitating grief support groups.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this diploma, graduates will be able to:

Provide compassionate and effective grief counseling.
Recognize cultural, developmental, and personal variations in grieving.
Support clients experiencing loss in diverse settings (death, divorce, displacement, etc.).
Facilitate group and community-based bereavement support.
Apply evidence-based strategies for resilience and post-loss growth.

Who Can Enrol?

This diploma is ideal for:

Counselors, psychologists, and therapists.
Social workers, healthcare and hospice workers.
Religious and spiritual leaders providing pastoral care.
Educators, mentors, and community caregivers.
Anyone drawn to supporting others through life’s most difficult transitions.

Program Details

Duration: 6 – 9 months.
Mode: Online and blended learning accessible globally.
Certification: Diploma in Grief & Bereavement Counseling (CICN).
Learning Model: Lectures, role-plays, supervised practice, and reflective learning.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates can work in:

Counseling and psychotherapy practices.
Hospitals, palliative care, and hospice settings.
Schools, colleges, and universities.
NGOs, humanitarian, and community-based organizations.
Faith-based and pastoral counseling environments.

Why Choose CICN?

A globally respected institute for professional counseling education.
Curriculum that balances academic rigor with cultural and emotional sensitivity.
Faculty with expertise in grief, trauma, and bereavement care.
Internationally accessible learning with practical, hands-on training.
CICN’s vision to equip counselors who bring compassion, resilience, and hope into the lives of those experiencing loss.

At CICN, we prepare grief counselors who understand that while loss is inevitable, healing and growth are always possible.

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