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The death of a loved one or animal can put family members in a rather exceptional emotional situation. Deep grief, perhaps also anger and despair dominate the emotional world of those affected and sometimes make it almost impossible to think clearly - the feelings are too overwhelming when the subject of death and dying becomes a reality. In order to process the emotional grief caused by the loss and, if necessary, physical reactions, it is not uncommon to seek external help, such as professional grief counselors. Family members, colleagues and friends sometimes reach their own limits, are overwhelmed and can only help to a limited extent.

Talking about crises, grief and loss is part of everyday life for professional bereavement counselors. They offer support and accompany those affected and relatives in their grieving process in a variety of ways - simply by being present and "being there", listening or talking, etc. The methods used by professional grief counselors are diverse and can vary. It should be emphasized at this point that a grief counselor or grief counseling is not a medical therapy, it can basically be provided by anyone who feels up to the situation and wants to accompany people on their journey.

Bereavement counselors are independent professionals who generally offer their services independently and in various forms. Some also work with funeral homes or are morticians themselves and offer additional support during the dying and grieving process. Grief counseling can be offered in one-to-one meetings, group sessions or weekend seminars. The duration is very individual and ranges from one to several sessions to several years of support.

There is no standardized federal training to become a grief counsellor, but usually concludes with a school certificate or diploma. The training courses are offered by various institutions and the course content and methodology may vary.

Would you like to do meaningful work and support and accompany people in their grieving phase as a bereavement counselor? Then you are in the right place with a grief counselor training, further education or course.

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The target groups for bereavement counseling training include

  • Specialists and employees in end-of-life care, palliative medicine, nursing, care for the elderly
  • Social workers, crisis counselors for refugees
  • Social pedagogues and social education workers
  • Deacons
  • Employees and professionals from the funeral and pastoral care sector
  • Specialists and managers from schools and youth work

The 5 phases of the grieving process according to the death researcher Elisabeth Kübler-Ross are as follows:

  • Repression: Not wanting to admit what has happened
  • Anger: Ask yourself the question: Why is this happening to me?
  • Negotiating: Negotiating with yourself, God and doctors
  • Depression: hopelessness and despondency
  • Consent/acceptance: Accept reality.

Bereavement counselors can - but do not have to - be religious. Bereavement counseling has its origins in pastoral care in the church and is still linked to pastoral work today.

But first and foremost, grief counselors are independent outsiders who offer support during the process of grief, grief, crisis and loss.

In order to take part in bereavement counseling training or continuing education, further training, you should be self-reliant and mentally resilient. A willingness to deal with your own feelings and experiences, openness towards other beliefs and a willingness to engage with other people and their grief. A minimum age of 25 years is often required.

However, the admission requirements listed here may vary from provider to provider. It is best to contact the provider of your choice directly.

Grief counseling training qualifies and enables you, among other things, to independently and professionally support, accompany and counsel mourners and their relatives. You will also be able to set up grief counseling projects. You will also be able to recognize trauma and take appropriate measures.

Please note: The learning content of bereavement counseling training is not regulated by federal law and can therefore vary from provider to provider.

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