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2011/2012 Seminar Schedule

Death and Grief Studies Certificate

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Training Seminar Descriptions

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Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Death, Grief and Mourning

2011 February 21 - 24;  
2012 February 20 - 23;  
For those who have completed one or more Center for Loss courses

Bereavement naturally results in the "dark night of the soul," writes Dr. Wolfelt. A central need of those in grief is to rejuvenate the spirit, to discover a reason to get one's feet out of bed in the morning. In this stimulating new workshop, Dr. Wolfelt will explore:

  • the importance of "companioning" vs. "treating" the bereaved
  • definitions of spirituality and faith
  • themes of spiritual importance to the bereaved
  • helping the bereaved reconstruct meaning and purpose in life
  • a spiritual assessment tool
  • pain and suffering in the context of loss and grief
  • grief as a transformative experience


Plan to join us as we explore the very heart -- spirituality -- of death, grief and mourning.

Training Seminars Offered at the Center for Loss:

Please click on a course title for more information.

Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Grief

Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Death, Grief and Mourning

Understanding and Responding to Complicated Mourning

Counseling Skills Fundamentals

Living with Meaning and Purpose in Your Life


For a brief, printable version of the training seminar information, download the current brochure.

Support Group Facilitator Training

Suicide Grief: Companioning the Mourner

Companioning the Dying (with Greg Yoder)

Funeral Service Enrichment Experience

Exploring the Shadow of the Ghosts of Grief

Pet Loss Companioning Certification Program