February 2026 Intake: Professional Diploma in Bereavement, Loss & Grief (CPD Accredited)

Live-online CPD training in bereavement, loss and grief, designed for counsellors, psychotherapists and helping professionals.

Are you a helping professional looking to deepen your understanding of grief while earning valuable CPD accreditation?

The Professional Diploma in Bereavement, Loss & Grief, a live-online, eight-week course offered by the Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies (icps.ie), provides a comprehensive and compassionate exploration of bereavement.

This course is designed specifically for counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, nurses, psychologists and allied professionals seeking to enhance their skills in grief support.

Why Choose This Course in Bereavement, Loss & Grief?

Grief is a universal human experience, yet every person’s journey is profoundly individual. This diploma equips participants to support clients and patients through grief with both competence and empathy.

Evidence-Based Learning

Grounded in contemporary psychological and neurobiological theories, including Worden’s Tasks of Mourning, Dual Process Theory, and Continuing Bonds this course enables professionals to distinguish between normal, complicated, and traumatic grief and to respond effectively.

Practical and Reflective Training

Participants engage with real-life case studies, clinical scenarios, and reflective exercises to develop advanced therapeutic skills directly applicable to practice.

Inclusive and Culturally Sensitive

Learn to support people across diverse populations, from children to older adults, as well as those grieving non-death losses such as separation, infertility, or identity loss.

Professional Development & Accreditation

Completion of this diploma earns 30 CPD points, fully accredited by the CPD Standards Office. It is ideal for those maintaining professional credentials or seeking to strengthen their grief-related competencies.

Who Is This Diploma For?

This grief training programme is suited to:

• Practising therapists and counsellors, including those working towards IACP accreditation

• Mental health professionals supporting individuals, families, or communities experiencing loss

• Allied professionals such as pastoral carers, bereavement support workers, and nurses

• Practitioners seeking to refresh or deepen their approach to grief, particularly in cases of complicated or traumatic loss

How This Course Enhances Your Practice

• Theoretical grounding - develop a strong understanding of key grief models and frameworks

• Assessment skills - learn to recognise and differentiate between normal grief and prolonged or complicated responses

• Professional resilience - reflect on your own attitudes to loss while building strategies to prevent burnout, vicarious trauma, and ethical challenges

Course Format and Details

• Format: Eight weekly sessions, delivered live via Zoom

• Start Date: 2 February 2026

• Learning Style: Interactive lectures, group discussions, case work, and experiential exercises

• Fee: €465 (CPD-accredited)

• Certification: Professional Certificate awarding 30 CPD hours

A Compassionate Call to Join

Grief work demands both professional expertise and human sensitivity. This diploma honours that balance, combining rigorous clinical training with deep emotional and ethical engagement.

If you are committed to supporting others through their most difficult moments while nurturing your own growth and resilience, this course could be transformative.

Book your place today or click here for further details.