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Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CGRD)

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Executive Summary

Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor (CGRD) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CGRD holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor
Acronym
CGRD
Category
Counselling & Coaching
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Counsellors and Therapists
  • Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners
  • Social and Community Workers
  • Helping-Profession Practitioners
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex counselling functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement counselling systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to counselling
Global Employability
Qualify for counselling roles across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Counselling Theories, Models and Approaches
✦Assessment, Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
✦Therapeutic Skills, Alliance and Communication
✦Specialised Populations and Presenting Concerns
✦Coaching, Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor
Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards · The helping relationship and its purpose · History and scope of counselling and coaching · Professional roles, boundaries and settings
2
Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach
The working alliance and coaching presence · Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits · The boundary between coaching and therapy
3
Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice
Evaluating coaching outcomes · Trauma-informed delivery and its limits · Working with ambivalence and motivation · Team coaching and the team as client
4
Trauma-informed delivery and its limits
Trauma-informed delivery and its limits · Working with ambivalence and motivation · Group facilitation and group process · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
5
Working with ambivalence and motivation
Working with ambivalence and motivation · Group facilitation and group process · Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Designing and facilitating groups
6
Group facilitation and group process
Group facilitation and group process · Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Remote and telephone practice · Workplace and organisational contexts
7
Record keeping, notes and professional documentation
Record keeping, notes and professional documentation · Remote and telephone practice · Endings, relapse and maintaining change · Emerging tools and innovation
8
People and Capability
Talent, succession and workforce learning · Technical and compliance training · Sales and customer-service training · Language and communication training
9
Strategy and Direction
Communication strategy in change programmes · Aligning HR strategy with organisational strategy · Vision, mission and strategic intent · Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
10
Operations and Delivery
L&D operating models and governance · Budgeting and resource management · The finance operating model and business partnering · Belonging, culture and employee resource groups
11
Communication and Influence
Professional report and presentation · Influencing and advising leaders · Crisis and reputation communication · Stakeholder mapping and influencing
12
Change and Innovation
Measuring CX transformation impact · Innovation and fintech collaboration · Continuous improvement and lean banking · Driving measurable banking improvement
13
Data and Measurement
Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Setting objectives and marketing KPIs · Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards · Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics
14
Financial Acumen
Cost of capital and WACC · Capital structure and financing decisions · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
15
Risk and Governance
Compliance monitoring and enforcement · Contract types and risk allocation · Contract governance and compliance · Demand management and controlling maverick spend
16
Stakeholders and Partners
The project environment and stakeholders · Stakeholder and sponsor management · Partnering and co-creation with customers · Project roles and the project manager
17
Digital and Technology
Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Project governance frameworks · Self-service and digital support · Branch-to-digital migration
18
Ethics and Integrity
Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR · Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics · Ethics and duty of care · Ethical decision-making under pressure
19
Self-Leadership
Self-awareness and the leader's identity · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Servant leadership and self-organising teams
20
People Administration
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Loyalty programmes and rewards
21
Customers and Markets
Customer service technology stack · Social media customer care · Unified customer view · Customer loyalty and advocacy
22
Projects and Delivery
Change and adoption in projects · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery · Innovation in service delivery
23
Inclusion and Culture
Innovation and continuous delivery · Agile and digital transformation projects · Service culture and brand promise · Building a customer-centric culture
24
Legal and Policy
Insurance regulation and consumer protection · Regulation of transport: authorities, conventions and licensing · Policy administration and customer service in insurance · Managing resistance and readiness
25
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Global and comparative HR contexts · Communications strategy and planning
26
Suppliers and Partners
Vendor and faculty management · Ethical supply chains · Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning · Contractor and visitor safety
27
Sustainability
Mine water, tailings and environmental management · Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms · Integrated and sustainability reporting · Sustainability and social impact in projects
28
Public and Community Context
Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication · Sustaining benefits and change
29
Knowledge and Learning
Scaling learning across the organisation · Knowledge management and sharing · Learning in the flow of work · Embedding learning in performance
30
Leadership and Management
Omnichannel and channel management · Workforce management and scheduling · Front-office and reception management · Relationship management and retention

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach — applied to your own work
  • Risk assessment and safeguarding in practice — applied to your own work
  • Trauma-informed delivery and its limits — applied to your own work
  • Working with ambivalence and motivation — applied to your own work
  • Group facilitation and group process — applied to your own work
  • Record keeping, notes and professional documentation — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CGRD certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CGRD?

This certification is ideal for Counsellors and Therapists, Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners, Social and Community Workers and Helping-Profession Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CGRD certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CGRD internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CGRD certification?

The Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CGRD certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CGRD?

The Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CGRD?

The Certified Grief and Loss Counsellor carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CGRD while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CGRD?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CGRD strengthens your expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing and positions you for advancement across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Clinical Lead
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Senior Counsellor
NGO Sector
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I earned my CGRD while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Wellbeing Programme Manager
Government
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