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HS-EGB

Elements of Grief and Bereavement Practice and Education

This course focuses on skills, values, and practices to offer grief support and education.

Multiple levels of engaging bereavement are explored: individual support, group support, and working with a public audience. Learners examine current research and approaches for engaging with bereaved individuals across the lifespan, supporting "normal" grief and assessing when intervention is necessary. Learners will also explore and practice strategies for public engagement and knowledge mobilization. Through collaborative and self-reflexive learning, learners are encouraged to think critically about creating sustainable practices for bereavement care and education.

Learning Outcomes

This course intends to provide you with the opportunity to…

Apply supportive practices, values, and skills for the purpose of educating and engaging with bereaved individuals and groups.

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

  • Identify supportive practices, values, and skills for engaging with grieving individuals and groups.
  • Discuss mindfulness and self-regulation strategies with attention to vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and/or burnout.
  • Develop strategies to present and share grief and bereavement knowledge.
  • Cultivate critical self-awareness through reflexive writing.

Prerequisites

Contexts of Grief and Bereavement Experiences (Mandatory)

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.

Status

Available

Delivery

Online

Price

$1095

Hours

24.0
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Course can be applied towards

Grief Education: Compulsory Courses

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Full Course Details

Section Title:

Elements of Grief and Bereavement Practice and Education

Enrolment Session:

2026 Spring

Type:

Online

Total Hours:

24.0

Instructors:

Jodi Gorham

Dates:

07 May 2026 to 18 Jun 2026

Delivery Option:

Online

Course Fee(s):

$1095

Section Note(s):

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 30, 2026, 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.

Registration Process

  1. Select 'Add to Cart' and proceed to checkout.
  2. Log in to your Learner Portal (or create an account) and complete payment.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Withdrawal, transfer, and refund requests must be submitted before the course start date. Partial refunds or one-time transfers may be available within a short period after the start date (see policy for details). View the full policy on our website under Policies & Guidelines > Withdrawals and Transfer Policy.

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