Professional and short courses
Bereavement Awareness
Develop a deeper understanding of bereavement and grief, so you are able to help others, and yourself.
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On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.
York campus
- Course leader – Stef Bricklebank
- Duration – 1 day
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Dates and times
21 May 2025, 10.00am to 5.00pm (On campus)
16 June 2025, 10.00am to 5.00pm (On campus)
Course Fees
£100 per person
Course information
Who is this course for?
This course would be useful for anyone working with people who have experienced a loss or bereavement, including:
- Nurses
- Coaches
- Support workers
- Mental health practitioners
- Allied health professionals, for example, psychologists, counsellors and occupational therapists
- Social workers
This course is available to qualified professionals, those in training and anyone who may be supporting someone who has experienced loss. No experience level is required to access this course.
What will I learn?
This training will equip you with the essential skills necessary to build a compassionate and supportive environment for adults, children and young people facing bereavement. You will learn:
- How to recognise key signs: understand the signs and symptoms of bereavement to look out for in adults, children and young people.
- Effective communication: learn the appropriate language to use when supporting a grieving adult, child or young person.
- How to identify and implement better working methods for your school or college to enhance the support system.
How will I learn?
Training will be a full day course and is a CPDUK accredited course worth 3 CPD credits. On completion of the course you will receive a certificate.
You will learn through interactive sessions that include individual, pair and group work. Engage in practical exercises to explore real world scenarios to develop effective responses to better support people of all ages experiencing grief. There will be time for open group discussion.
A morning session will be dedicated to deepening your understanding of bereavement and learning how to provide the right support for yourself and others.
Course leader biographies
Stef Bricklebank has 26 years of experience designing, facilitating and evaluating a diverse range of groups. Stef is a freelance practitioner for Bereaved Children Support York (BCSY) and through her work has developed this training and thus had it certified by CPD UK.
With a PGCE in the post 16 sector, Stef is a qualified youth worker. She also has a postgraduate qualification in Dramatherapy and BA (Hons) in Communication Arts/Drama.
Based in York, Stef is an educator and therapeutic facilitator offering 1 to 1 and group sessions and motivational speeches.
Stef's facilitative approach creates a comfortable and supportive space for participants to share, learn and explore with others, Stef's dedication to helping individuals achieve personal growth shines through in her engaging, positive and practical sessions.
Pam Wells Practice Lead, York Mind
Stef delivered a CPD session for our volunteer counsellors on the topic of Bereavement Awareness, tailoring her material specifically for our group. The session contained an appropriate balance of taught material and small group discussions, with time and space for everyone’s questions to be addressed. All counsellors who attended have commented on how useful it was for them. Our anonymous written feedback forms contained many compliments about the subject matter, the way the session was delivered, and the facilitator herself. Stef expertly created and held a safe space for some challenging material to be explored, resulting in deep experiential learning for many of our participants. This will also be of benefit to any of their counselling clients who are dealing with bereavement issues.
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