Online courses
Welcome to our online courses on helping school personnel and therapists support grieving children. Our comprehensive courses provide valuable insights and practical strategies for supporting children through the grieving process. In addition to the course materials, we offer journals and other resources to aid in the healing journey. Join us today to become more grief-informed and make a positive impact in the lives of grieving children.
Center for Informed Grief's Educational Courses transcends theory, focusing on practical skills and techniques that can be immediately applied. From understanding the profound impacts of grief on academic performance, behavior, social interactions, physical health, and emotional well-being to implementing effective interventions, our courses empower you with the confidence to meet the unique needs of grieving children. These courses are offered through EngagedMinds Continuing Education at: https://engagedmindsce.com/
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Grief-Informed Professional Certification: Tools and Techniques for Effective Therapy
This training program provides mental health professionals with the essential skills for effective grief-informed care. Participants will learn about grief types, essential assessment tools, and how to tailor interventions to meet individual needs across developmental stages, cultures, and life situations. The program also covers factors influencing grief and current grief models, including prolonged grief disorder. Key topics include conducting thorough intake assessments with attention to multicultural and spiritual aspects, applying strategies from case studies, and understanding the challenges of managing a client's death and personal loss. Ethical considerations for maintaining professional boundaries will also be addressed. The program concludes with a reflective ritual to reinforce learning and foster a deeper understanding of grief. This training equips therapists to better support grieving clients and navigate their own experiences with loss.
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Please note: participants will be watching a recorded video.
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Are you ready to step into the life awaiting you as a Certified Professional?
Upon successfully completing the training, attendees meet the education criteria to become Certified Grief-Informed Professionals through Evergreen Certifications.
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*Professional standards apply
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Identify different types of grief, including acute, complicated, anticipatory, disenfranchised, and cumulative grief.
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Demonstrate effective intake assessment techniques to evaluate grief intensity, depression risk, and potential suicidal ideation.
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Design personalized treatment plans considering clients’ developmental stages, cultural backgrounds, and spiritual beliefs.
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Identify and apply therapeutic interventions that address each type of grief.
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Analyze the potential challenges and benefits of therapists exploring their own grief experiences
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Explain the emotional and professional impacts of client death on therapists.
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Utilize reflective practices to enhance self-awareness and resilience in response to personal grief experiences.
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Evaluate different support systems and resources available to therapists coping with client loss.
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Assess the appropriateness of self-disclosure in therapist-client relationships within the context of grieving clients, considering its potential effects on therapeutic rapport and client outcomes.
Journey Through Childhood Loss:
Empowering Therapists in Child and Adolescent Grief Support
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Compare and contrast current grief theories, focusing on their relevance and effectiveness in working with children and teens.
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Assess and identify the unique manifestations of grief in children and adolescents using age-appropriate assessment tools.
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Design and implement creative therapeutic activities that are effective in engaging grieving children and teens, promoting the expression and processing of grief.
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Incorporate a comprehensive range of resources into their practice, including literature, activities, and community supports, to offer a multi-faceted and effective approach to supporting grieving children and teens.
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Create and implement individualized bereavement plans for children, considering their unique circumstances and needs.
Journey Through Childhood Loss is a 2-hour training (2CEs) designed to build confidence in supporting grieving children and adolescents.
This self-paced training is designed to equip you with practical and effective strategies for supporting young clients through grief. Delve into the latest grief theories and their application in therapy sessions with children and teens. Gain essential skills for assessing grief at different developmental stages and discover creative therapeutic activities that encourage the expression and processing of grief.
An integral feature of the training is the use of case studies. These provide practical examples of grief's varied forms and effective interventions, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
This training will guide you in incorporating a range of resources into your practice, including bibliotherapy and interventions, along with strategies for creating individualized bereavement plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
Join us to enhance your capabilities and confidence in providing empathetic and effective support to grieving children and adolescents.
Detailed handout included.
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2 CES Available for Self-Paced Course through EngagedMinds Continuing Education, Formerly Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC
Navigating Divorce Training Bundle: A Guide to Supporting Students and Leading School-Based Divorce Groups
This comprehensive training equips school personnel with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed to effectively support children facing the challenges of divorce. Participants will learn how to create an inclusive, supportive environment that addresses both the emotional and academic needs of students affected by divorce while fostering productive collaboration with parents and guardians. The training also provides essential guidance on developing and leading school-based divorce support groups, covering key aspects such as planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
This training includes three informative videos:
1. Navigating Divorce: A Guide for School Personnel Supporting Students
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2. Empowering School Personnel: Best Practices for Leading Divorce Support Groups
3. Review of Starting a School-Based Divorce Support Group Workbook
These videos and the accompanying workbook offer a step-by-step approach to starting and sustaining a divorce support group in your school, ensuring you are fully equipped to meet the needs of students navigating this complex life transition.
Please note: participants will be watching a recorded video.
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2.5 CEs available
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Learning Objectives
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Explain the various factors that can impact how children experience and respond to divorce.
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Evaluate different approaches and strategies for supporting children of divorce in the classroom, including communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
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Apply strategies for supporting children of divorce in the classroom, such as creating a safe and supportive environment, offering additional academic or emotional support, or providing referrals to outside resources.
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Explain the benefits of a school-based group for children of divorce, including providing a safe and supportive space for children to express their feelings, learn coping skills, and build resilience.
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Evaluate different approaches to implementing a school-based group for children of divorce, including logistical considerations such as scheduling, recruitment, and parent involvement.
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Develop and implement a plan for establishing a school-based group for children of divorce, including collaboration with parents and guardians, recruiting and training group facilitators, and ongoing evaluation and improvement of the program.
Creative Interventions for Grieving Clients
Learning Objectives:
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Explain the therapeutic benefits of creative interventions in the grief process.
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Create innovative strategies for integrating creative interventions into grief counseling practices, considering emerging research and best practices.
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Apply knowledge of creative interventions to design comprehensive treatment plans for grieving clients.
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Critically evaluate the ethical considerations involved in using creative interventions in working with grieving clients.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of creative interventions in promoting emotional expression and healing for grieving clients.
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Apply writing, journaling, poetry, and visual arts exercises tailored to meet the needs of grieving clients.
Discover the transformative power of creative interventions in working with grieving clients. In this training, you'll explore innovative strategies for integrating art therapy, music therapy, writing, journaling, and poetry into your practice. Learn to design comprehensive treatment plans, evaluate effectiveness, and navigate ethical considerations. Through interactive exercises and case studies, discover their effectiveness in promoting emotional expression and healing for grieving clients. Acquire practical skills in applying tailored exercises to support clients on their grief journey.
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Detailed handout included.
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2 CES Available for Self-Paced Course through EngagedMinds Continuing Education, Formerly Erena DiGonis, LCSW, PLLC
Grief and Growth: Supporting Therapists in Times of Loss
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Learning Objectives:
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Analyze the potential challenges and benefits of therapists exploring their own grief experiences
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Explain the emotional and professional impacts of client death on therapists.
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Utilize reflective practices to enhance self-awareness and resilience in response to personal grief experiences.
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Evaluate different support systems and resources available to therapists coping with client loss.
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Assess the appropriateness of self-disclosure in therapist-client relationships within the context of grieving clients, considering its potential effects on therapeutic rapport and client outcomes.
Join this transformative training journey tailored to mental health therapists who navigate personal grief while supporting clients in their therapy practice. Explore your own grief experiences, develop resilience through reflective practices, and understand the emotional and professional impacts of a client's death. Navigate ethical considerations and identify support systems for therapists coping with loss. Enhance your understanding of transference dynamics in grief therapy to better support clients. Elevate your practice and strengthen your ability to navigate the complexities of grief as both a therapist and a human being.
The program concludes with a reflective ritual to reinforce learning and foster a deeper understanding of grief. This training equips therapists to support grieving clients better and navigate their own experiences with loss.
Please note: participants will be watching a recorded video.
Grief-Informed Schools: Strategies for Supporting Grieving Students
Learning Objectives:
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Identify common reactions and behaviors of grieving students, including emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms.
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Recognize current theories and models of grief and how they apply to support grieving students.
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Describe the potential impact of grief on academic performance, attendance, and social interactions, and recognize the importance of creating a supportive environment for grieving students.
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Develop effective communication skills to engage with grieving students and families.
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Identify strategies for supporting grieving students in the classroom, including individualized bereavement plans, grief support groups, and educational accommodations.
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Determine ways to collaborate with school staff and families to create a cohesive support network for grieving students, ensuring consistent care and understanding throughout the school community.
This training provides the knowledge and tools needed to recognize and address the varied responses to grief, including emotional, cognitive, and physical, among students. Participants will explore current grief models, such as the Dual Process Model and Worden's Tasks, and learn how to apply these frameworks effectively in a school setting. The training focuses on practical communication techniques and individualized support strategies, enabling educators to create a compassionate and inclusive environment for grieving students. It empowers school professionals to offer practical, empathetic support, ensuring that grieving students' emotional and academic needs are met.
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This training is ideal for school counselors, school social workers, psychologists, teachers, and other school personnel.
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This training includes the slide deck, training handouts, and a bonus resource video.