Course

HS-CGB

Contexts of Grief and Bereavement Experiences

Grief and bereavement experiences are shaped by the various contexts in which they occur.

In this course, learners take a more in-depth look at grief and bereavement experiences in the Canadian context, including death systems, care pathways, the funeral industry, bereavement policies, social movements, and resources. Through employing critical perspectives, learners will explore various forces (e.g. social, economic) and power dynamics that influence individual and collective grief experiences. Multiple stakeholder perspectives will be considered in the process of analyzing ethical dilemmas and tensions in the field. This course will also investigate approaches to advocacy, community building, and social justice. The learning approach encourages a culture of knowledge sharing and critical reflection, so learners can enrich the content by contributing knowledge of their unique roles and perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

This course intends to provide you with the opportunity to…

Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the Canadian bereavement context and how it impacts individual and collective grief experiences.

Learners who successfully complete the course will have demonstrated the ability to:

Investigate grief experiences in the Canadian context, including death systems, the funeral industry, bereavement policies, bereavement resources, and social movements.
Examine various forces (e.g., historical, social, colonial, economic, political, ecological, technological, and ideological) that impact individual and collective experiences of grief and bereavement.
Analyze conflicts in values and assumptions among different stakeholders that generate ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care and bereavement.
Cultivate critical self-awareness through reflexive writing.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Grief and Bereavement (Recommended)

Recommendations

Upon successful completion of all three courses, you will be issued a digital Certificate of Completion from OISE Continuing and Professional Learning at the University of Toronto.

HS-CGB - 012

2027 Winter

Status

Available

Delivery

Online

Price

$1095

Hours

24.0

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Grief Education: Compulsory Courses

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Full Course Details

Section Title:

Contexts of Grief and Bereavement Experiences

Enrolment Session:

2027 Winter

Type:

Online

Total Hours:

24.0

Instructors:

Karima Joy

Dates:

14 Jan 2027 to 25 Feb 2027

Delivery Option:

Online

Course Fee(s):

$1095

Section Note(s):

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 7, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)

If the “Add to Cart” button is still visible, late registration may be available, if time and space permit. Register early, as courses may fill before the posted deadline.

Course Format

This 6-week course runs fully online in a blend of asynchronous and optional synchronous (live) sessions. It is facilitator-led and organized into weekly modules that include readings, discussions, and assignments with set due dates.

Technology Requirements

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a modern web browser to access course materials. Optional live sessions (if offered) will be announced within the course site.

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Withdrawal and Refund Policy

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