Counselling Skills and Client Relations
Trauma and Crisis Response

Walking With Grief

Supporting Others Through Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss, yet many helpers feel unsure how to support grieving people. This training teaches compassionate strategies to walk alongside others through grief.

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Support People Through Grief and Loss

Every person will experience grief and loss – a profound sense of final separation from something or someone important. Grief is a normal and appropriate reaction to the death of a loved one, the experience of separation/divorce, intergenerational loss, or the loss of opportunity. While there are similarities in how individuals work through loss, grief is a complicated and unique experience that requires helpers to be sensitive to the needs and experiences of those they are supporting. This workshop is designed to give helpers an increased awareness of the dynamics of grief, and to provide tools and strategies to best support someone who is grieving. Cultural and popular understandings of grief and loss, and the influences these have on how we experience and work with grief will be explored.

Learning Objectives

Describe the complexities of grief and loss
Define qualities needed when supporting others in their grief
Respond to and support people impacted by grief
Apply and adapt learning to your own context and community
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Training options built for real-world needs.

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On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$269
/ per person
Start right away – no scheduling required
Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections
Follow along with a full downloadable manual
Earn a certificate and continuing education credits
Access anytime, on any device
Share access across your team for consistent learning
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Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $549
/ per person
Learn from an experienced facilitator
Ask questions and get real-time guidance
Connect and learn alongside peers
Engage in discussions and practical exercises
Earn 6 CECs per day of training
Receive a certificate upon completion
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Private Training

2 day

Personalized training solutions for your team.

Starting at
$3300 per day
per session

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.
Live One‑Hour Webinar

Live, hour overview with trainer interaction.
Manual

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Understand Grief Processes

Learn common grief models.

Recognize Grief Reactions

Identify emotional and behavioural responses.

Communicate Compassionately

Practice supportive listening.

Support Different Losses

Address complex grief situations.

Care for the Helper

Manage emotional impact.

Promote Healing

Pathways toward adaptation.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

FAQ's

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What does this training cover?

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This workshop explores grief processes and reactions, and teaches practical strategies for supporting people through loss with compassion, presence, and care, including different types of grief and what helpers can do.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for counsellors, social workers, health care workers, educators, clergy, peer supporters, and anyone who supports people experiencing loss.

What types of loss are addressed?

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The workshop addresses a range of loss experiences – including death, relationship loss, job loss, disenfranchised grief, and cumulative grief – recognizing that loss shows up in many forms.

Does this training address grief in children and youth?

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Some content addresses supporting young people through grief. CTRI also offers broader child and youth-focused workshops that touch on loss and bereavement.

Is this training available online or privately?

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Yes. CTRI offers this workshop in live, on-demand, and private formats. Contact us to arrange a session for your team or organization.

Does this training address self-care for helpers working with grief?

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Yes. The emotional weight of grief work is recognized in this workshop, with practical strategies for helpers to manage their own reactions and maintain well-being.

Walk Alongside People in Grief

Learn compassionate, practical strategies to walk alongside people through grief and loss. View live training dates, explore on-demand options, or bring this workshop to your team.

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