Training
Introduction to Bereavement Counselling
The Service runs an annual course. This consists of 5 Saturday morning sessions, covering the following topics, focusing throughout on the task. Entry is by application form and interview. The cost is £90.
Basic listening skills for care of the bereaved
Understanding the grief process
Supporting those who have lost a child
Children's grief
Supporting those bereaved by suicide
Loss within the family
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How to become a Volunteer
No previous experience or qualifications required
We require everyone who wishes to work with us to attend our own initial Training Course (see below)
Personal experience of a major loss is desirable, but not essential.
A warm caring personality with a genuine desire to support people through grief with empathy and on their terms is essential
We would recommend to anyone who has had a close bereavement within the last two years that they wait
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Initial Training Course (An Introduction to Bereavement Counselling)
Information and an application form is sent out to anyone who expresses interest in the course. On receipt of an application a formal interview is arranged with 2 of the course facilitators at the City Counselling Centre.
print the application form off, once you have filled it in return it to the address at the bottom of the page