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Grief & Bereavement Counselling- Glasgow Caledonian University Credit Rated
Course Code: GCU 2 Save 25%
Course Fee: £438.00 NOW ONLY £328.00
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This Grief and Bereavement Counselling course would be suitable if you are presently in nursing, social work or one of the other caring professions and want to develop your career by gaining an additional qualification or upgrading an existing one, this grief and bereavement counselling course will be of major interest. It is subject specific and enhances current counselling knowledge by identifying the main requirements when counselling in the area of grief and bereavement.

You might, for instance, be a non-graduate first level nurse seeking to upgrade to degree level by studying for additional credits, which can include modules from the Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling.

This course is not suitable unless there is prior knowledge/experience of foundation counselling skills

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I thought the module has been really informative, good links to other resources And enjoyed the topic
Beverley S, 4 years ago
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Really useful and gave good information which I do keep reading.
Beverley S, 5 years ago
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I work in Education, however returning to study as a mature student I did find a challenge to begin. Without the consistent guidance and support from everyone at the university, I do not feel I would have been able to continue, or to grow in confidence and knowledge in this Counselling field. I have worked hard to sustain my efforts, learned how to relate my own knowledge and experiences to Counselling and helping others. With increased determination and commitment to the study, talking on board all the comments for further development offered to me by the university, (in particular my tutor Andrew Williams and Alan Smith), I am now truly enjoying the journey.
Jacqueline J, 5 years ago
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I gained a great deal from Grief and loss as a over arching subject. Transferring the theory to every day life and awareness has pushed me through a gate that I can never go back through. Once you know, YOU KNOW.
Lorna S, 5 years ago

Syllabus for Grief & Bereavement Counselling- Glasgow Caledonian University Credit Rated

Course Content

  • comparison of the main theories of bereavement counselling
  • demonstration of skills when helping bereaved clients
  • identification of bereavement problems and issues
  • demonstration of counselling skills and pastoral care
  • evaluation of the potential of the workplace setting to help bereaved clients


Materials supplied with this Grief and Bereavement Counselling course

The course materials includes comprehensive course notes (knowledge and practice), and consist of 6 Units, 12 practice portfolio activities and 2 tutor marked assignments, supplemented with suggested background reading. The main learning resource is the learning pack supplemented by directed reading and case studies. Assignments include essays and analyses of case studies for subsequent discussion with tutors who will give constructive feedback.


Competency Portfolio

Students will be supported by a work- based mentor or colleague in developing a competency portfolio of their counselling skills.


Linkages to other courses

The certificate serves as one of the 4 modules making up of the Institutes Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling (Course 5000N).


Accredited

This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.


Credit Rated or CPD

The Grief & Bereavement Counselling course is university credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University with 30 SCQF level 9 (3rd year BA/BSc level) credit points. In addition to the course certificate successful candidates will be provided with a confirmation of credit points letter.  

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Course Code: GCU 2 Save 25%
Course Fee: £438.00 NOW ONLY £328.00
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