Grief Support Coach Training

Become a compassionate and skilled guide to support the grieving process with humanity and care

Grief is one of the most profound and life-altering human experiences. Whether it involves the loss of a loved one, a separation, a sudden life change, or symbolic grief, supporting others through these moments requires presence, attentive listening, and specific skills. This training provides you with the tools, mindset, and essential knowledge to become a coach capable of supporting individuals going through loss or difficult transitions.

A human, ethical, and transformative approach

In a world where emotions are often set aside, knowing how to hold space for pain, uncertainty, and vulnerability is a true art. This training introduces you to a deeply respectful way of supporting others, in tune with each person’s pace, free from judgment or pressure. It empowers you to create a safe and nurturing space for your future clients, helping them navigate the various stages of grief, rediscover meaning, and learn to live with what has been lost.

Beyond the technical aspect, this course emphasizes a posture grounded in presence, compassion, and active listening. You will learn to recognize the different types of grief (traditional, complex, anticipatory, disenfranchised) and to tailor your support to each unique story.

Why train in grief support?

• To acquire specific and professional skills in a sensitive and often overlooked area.
• To meet a growing need for listening and support during times of loss.
• To enrich your current practice with a deep, human, and structured approach.
• To better navigate your own grief and transform personal trials into strength for others.

Supporting grief is about offering a space for rebirth

Becoming a grief support coach is more than being a listener — it’s about being a quiet yet essential guide, helping light the way when everything feels unclear. It’s about offering the possibility of a new beginning, of inner peace, and of rebuilding. Through this training, you’ll be prepared to support these journeys with sensitivity, professionalism, and impact.

At the end of the training, you will be able to:

• Identify the different types of grief — traditional, anticipatory, disenfranchised, complicated, or symbolic — and understand their specific features to tailor your support accordingly.
• Master the stages of the grieving process (shock, denial, anger, sadness, acceptance…) and recognize where the person is in their journey.
• Create a secure and supportive listening space that allows grieving individuals to express their emotions freely, without fear of judgment or interruption.
• Support intense emotions related to loss (guilt, anger, emptiness, confusion…) with care, avoiding the traps of projection or premature reassurance.
• Offer practical and appropriate tools to assist the grieving process: verbal expression techniques, symbolic rituals, grounding methods, identity reconstruction, and more.
• Identify signs of complicated or blocked grief and refer the person to a mental health professional if needed.
• Support caregivers and loved ones — often overlooked in the grieving process — by offering them guidance and insights.

The Advice of

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Our advice is to approach this training with genuine inner listening. Take the time to absorb each concept, reflect on your own emotions around grief, and integrate the tools offered with sincerity. Don’t hesitate to practice active listening with those around you, and create compassionate spaces for expression, even informal ones. This journey goes beyond the simple transmission of knowledge — it is a personal transformation, an opening to others in their most vulnerable moments. Step by step, you will grow in sensitivity, presence, and confidence in your ability to support others with humanity.