Training
Our specialist training range have been designed to help you fulfil your role with care. Each course has been engineered by experts, providing will give you the tools you need to approach the subject of death and dying with confidence.
We’re excited to announce the launch of Grief First Aid, training that will empower your workforce with the tools, techniques and knowledge to provide thoughtful, and timely support.
The Benefits of Grief First Aid for the Workplace
Upon completion of our carefully structured 3-module course, you will:
- Gain the skills to talk with your bereaved colleagues and peers, with confidence and compassion. Ensuring those experiencing loss feel heard, respected, and supported.
- Understand how to assist colleagues returning to work following a bereavement, making their transition smoother and more supportive, reducing the potential negative impact it can have on them and your business.
- Understand the value of a workplace bereavement policy, how to implement it and its profound impact on your business and colleagues’ wellbeing and productivity.
- Get equipped to set up peer support networks within your organisation to facilitate group support for your colleagues.
- Promote a positive and compassionate grief support system within your workplace.
Free 1 year access of the Grief Support App Untangle for trained Grief First Aiders
As an attendee you will also receive a year’s free access to Untangle renowned Grief First Aid Trainers support app. This resource-rich platform offers immediate counsellor contact, grief-specific toolkits, and interactive self-care workshops, providing crucial support at your fingertips.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Professional who interact with colleagues dealing with loss in the workplace. This course is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their comprehension of workplace grief and acquire the skills needed to assist their colleagues and peers experiencing grief.
KEY FACTS
- Course length: 3 modules, each 4 hours long
- Virtual delivery: mic & webcam recommended for delegates.
- Max delegates: 15
- Cost: £325 (+VAT) for individuals or £2,500 (+VAT) for team training (Max 15 participants)
- Course materials: PDF of slides and a certificate of completion
- Training Groups: Join others on our online sessions or arrange team training specific to your organisation, tailored to meet your needs.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The course consists of three, 4-hour modules:
- Understanding Bereavement and Your Role as a Grief First Aid Specialist – Grasp the complexities of grief and define your role in addressing it.
- Supporting Your Organisation – Learn the importance of bereavement policies and how to implement peer support networks.
- Skills Practice – Develop practical skills for communicating with bereaved people, facilitating conversations about grief, and practising these skills in supportive environments.
COURSE FORMAT
The course comprises three modules, each 4 hours long. We facilitate online sessions, accommodating a maximum of 15 participants per group. The training is interactive, providing space for participants to ask questions and explore the topic in the context of their roles.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT TRAINING WITH US
“I’ve attended a lot of sessions over the years that are designed to help you in your role but can honestly say this was one of the most relatable sessions I’ve been on.” Claire, Operations Manager Rothesay
This webinar aims to introduce attendees to the impact of bereavement by suicide and how those affected can best be supported.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of loss and bereavement by suicide and gain skills to support those grieving in either their workplace or among friends and family.
KEY FACTS
- Course length: 2 ½ hours
- Delivery: online
- Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
- Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- An understanding of why bereavement by suicide may differ from other types of bereavement
- Examined the impact of suicide on those bereaved, including psychologically, emotionally, physically and behaviourally
- Become familiar with some of the legal aspects of suicide and the inquest process
- Begun to explore some of the ways in which those bereaved by suicide can be supported
- Explored some of the societal and cultural attitudes and responses to suicide
COURSE FORMAT
Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING
“it is always helpful to have the notes to refer back to – thank you! Just talking through models and behaviors to understand how different people develop through grief and what is right for one may not be for someone else – a very personal journey” Emma, Blue Cross
This three module training package will equip Counsellors and Talking Therapists with the skills and tools they will need to provide appropriate support to people who have been bereaved by suicide and to enhance patient care and experience by improving the support available.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Therapists, Counsellors, Psychologists, and talking therapists, including volunteers.
KEY FACTS
- NCS quality checked course
- Course length: 3 Modules, over 3 days – 10am – 1pm
- Deliver: online
- Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
- Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
MODULES DATE & TIMES
Module 1: Wednesday 4 October, 10am to 1pm
Module 2: Wednesday 15 November, 10am to 1pm
Module 3: Wednesday 13 December, 10am to 1pm
COURSE MODULES
MODULE 1 – Bereavement by suicide: Why is it different?
Aim: To understand the context and significance of bereavement by suicide, especially the immediate impact on those affected.
Learning outcomes: By the end of this module, participants will have an increased knowledge and understanding of:
- the grief responses and far-reaching impact of bereavement by suicide;
- why bereavement by suicide is different to other bereavements;
- the Dual Process Model (Strobe and Schut, 1999), in the context of being bereaved by suicide; and
- the legal and administrative aspects of bereavement by suicide.
MODULE 2 – Life has changed: Trauma, stigma and treatment approaches
Aim: To understand the features and causes of grief resulting from bereavement by suicide.
Learning outcomes: By the end of this module, participants will have an increased knowledge and understanding of:
- how different factors following bereavement by suicide impact on grieving;
- how traumatic bereavement can present and how it can best be supported;
- the Growing Around Grief model of bereavement (Tonkins, 1996) in the context of suicide; and
- the impact of this type of ‘disenfranchised’ grief (Doka, 1989) on the bereaved.
MODULE 3 – ‘From Grief to Hope’: Support skills, creative approaches and Continuing Bonds
Aim: To explore the support skills necessary for people bereaved by suicide to live with their loss.
Learning outcomes: By the end of this module, participants will have an increased knowledge and understanding of:
- how to empower clients who have been bereaved by suicide, including using Action Perspectives;
- the skills required when working with people bereaved by suicide, including working with ‘postvention’;
- the Continuing Bonds model of bereavement (Klass, 1996) in the context of bereavement by suicide; and
- creative responses to bereavement by suicide and the search for meaning after loss.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING
“The training was so powerful and helped me reach a less fraught perspective of suicide. By the end of the training, suicide wasn’t something I put ‘over there’ anymore, something to avoid talking about. Suicide became something ‘over here’, that is ok to talk about without shame.”
This training provides a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief on children, young adults and their families. It looks at the understanding of death at different stages of development and how children and young people respond to grief. The training gives you the tools and confidence to support children and young adults who are dealing with bereavement.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who works with children and young adults in school, organisational or therapeutic settings and wants a better understanding of how they react to bereavement and how best to support them.
KEY FACTS
- National Counselling Society (NCS) quality checked course
- Course length: 2 ½ hours
- Delivery: online
- Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
- Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Develop a greater understanding of how grief is experienced by children & young adults.
- Explore different models which help explain how children and young adults react to grief and loss.
- Be able to identify common grief responses at different ages and stages of development.
- Be able to assess a child or young adults needs and provide effective support.
- Be aware of complicated grief.
- Understand the importance and value of self-care when working with grief and bereavement.
COURSE FORMAT
Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING
“I realised that a lot of what I thought was helpful in this situation may not be helpful. I learnt new ways to approach this topic with children and what to and what not to say.” Elinor – Swansea Children’s Centre
This training will give delegates a better understanding of how a bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve – helping to overcome the barriers to talking about death, loss and grief.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of loss and bereavement and gain skills to support those grieving in either their workplace or among friends and family.
KEY FACTS
- NCS quality checked course
- Course length: 2 ½ hours
- Delivery: online
- Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
- Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain a broader understanding of the grieving process by looking at current models and examples.
- Understand why people grieve differently and the factors that influence how they grieve.
- Explore the impact of loss and grief on individuals, friends, families and colleagues.
- Improve knowledge of how to provide emotional and practical support to someone who is grieving.
- Understand how to communicate effectively and compassionately with someone who is grieving.
- Explore bereavement in context of faith and culture.
- Develop confidence in talking about difficult and sensitive topics.
- Be aware of the impact of supporting someone who is grieving and how to look after yourself.
COURSE FORMAT
Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING
“I feel much more confident talking about bereavement and have already utilised some of the training. A really useful course” Sarah – Libraries Unlimited
This training has been designed for qualified or in-training counsellors and therapists who want to expand or refresh their knowledge and skills when working with clients who are dealing with bereavement or loss. National Counselling Society (NCS) approved training.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Therapists, Counsellors, Psychologists, and talking therapists, including volunteers.
KEY FACTS
- National Counselling Society (NCS) quality checked course
- Course length: 2 ½ hours
- Deliver: online
- Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
- Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Explore different models of grieving and how they help both therapist and client understand different aspects of the grief journey
- Look at the impact of bereavement on an individual and the factors that help explain why people grieve differently.
- Gain understanding of different aspects of bereavement, including attachment style, sudden and traumatic death, anticipatory grief and complicated grief.
- Explore what support may be needed by someone who has been bereaved and how best you can provide this.
- Consider how Covid-19 and social distancing may impact someone grieving a death that occurred during the pandemic
- Explore bereavement in the context of faith and culture.
- Reflect on the additional challenges that may arise when working psychologically with clients who have been bereaved, e.g. boundaries, transference & countertransference, self-disclosure
- Understand the concept of vicarious trauma and explore your own self-care strategies.
COURSE FORMAT
Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAININ
“Thank you for the training. Everything was put forward in a way that really worked for me. Despite being a therapist for twenty+ years. Always so much more to learn! I learnt something new from it which proved to be very fruitful with the client I saw immediately after the training.” Hazel – Counsellor
This training will inform how you manage bereavement in the workplace and how your response can have a positive impact on employee wellbeing. You will gain an understanding of how grief impacts performance, absence, staff loyalty and morale.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone with responsibility for directly managing one or more employees, as well as HR and senior management who need an understanding of the impact of grief and how best to manage it in the workplace.
KEY FACTS
- National Counselling Society (NCS) quality checked course
- Course length: 2 ½ hours
- Virtual delivery: mic & webcam recommended for delegates
- Cost: £62.50 (+VAT) for individuals or £600 (+VAT) for group bookings of 10
- Course materials: PDF of slides. Certificate of attendance. Managers checklist and Guide to having sensitive conversations.
- Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Understand what the grieving process following bereavement can be like.
- Understand the impact of grief on the individual and how this can affect the workplace
- Explore issues around bereavement-related policies and procedures.
- Being aware of and accommodating different cultural and faith practices following bereavement.
- Guidance on best practice at key stages, including initial notification, contact during time off, returning to work and on-going support.
- Developed awareness of support organisations, and how and when to refer individuals for further support, including an understanding of the boundaries of our roles.
- Help create an environment where managers and employee feel comfortable having conversations about death and dying.
- Understand what support people may need and consider relevant options for signposting both internally and externally to your organisation.
- Be aware of the important of your own self-care when managing grieving employees.
COURSE FORMAT
Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING
“I feel empowered and far more confident in offering support to colleagues experiencing bereavement or anticipatory loss. The course reinforced my ideas and provided some excellent tools for starting conversations with a bereaved colleague or my wider community and family.” Tracey – Crown Prosecution Service