Bereavement support course
Format: Face-to-face and E-learning
Duration: The Face-To-Face Course runs for a week but can be completed one day per week (for six weeks). The E-Learning Course is approximately 2 hours per week over 12 weeks.
Face to Face Courses take place according to demand (when there is a minimum of 15 people signed up in specific regions), with a maximum number of 25 participants per training session.
Online course commencement dates:
23 June – 25 August 2026
18 August – 20 October 2026
17 November 2026 – 16 February 2027
Accreditation Body: SACSSP: Approved for 29 CPD points for social workers for both Face-To-Face & E-Learning.
Target Audience: Suitable for all professionals, qualified counsellors or experienced lay counsellors in work settings where bereavement support is required or would be potentially required across South African communities.
The following topics will be covered:
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What face-to-face course participants say:
- Good course structure and content.
- Well-prepared, excellent information. Good coverage of general principles and theory.
- Good use of audio-visual material, which helped to put theory into practice.
- Opportunity to participate in a relaxed environment; great interactive atmosphere.
- Good content regarding cultural and spiritual sensitivities when providing bereavement support.
- Good examples in the literature and case studies to demonstrate cultural diversity.
- Importance of self-awareness and self-care highlighted – a good and necessary reminder.
- Challenging enough to enhance professional skills already there.
And a few testimonials:
- “I wish to express my sincere gratitude for approving my attendance to the Bereavement course. This training has been profoundly impactful.”
- “Having lost both my mum and dad over the past 4 years, the course provided me with valuable insights and coping strategies to work through, with loss and grief.(working in this space, delayed my grief, as we get so busy providing bereavement support to others).”
- “Professionally, it has enhanced my understanding of the complexities surrounding bereavement and has equipped me with essential skills to support students, colleagues, and families navigating difficult circumstances.”
