Grief is one of the most profound human experiences, often bringing a unique mixture of pain and isolation. Clinicians are regularly invited into this delicate space with their clients—whether through anticipated loss, recent bereavement, or the quieter, complex griefs that accompany life’s transitions. Yet, traditional frameworks for grief can sometimes feel limiting or overly prescriptive for clients who need space to process their experience at their own pace.

In our upcoming webinar, Understanding the Companioning Model of Grief, we’ll explore a human-centered approach to grief support developed by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. This model shifts away from aiming for "closure" and instead focuses on allowing grief to unfold naturally, with the clinician serving as a compassionate companion. This approach can be both healing and empowering for clients as they navigate their unique grief journey.

Key Learning Areas:

➡️ Companioning vs. Fixing: Shift from “solving” grief to providing supportive presence. Discover how to hold space for your clients without imposing solutions, honoring the complexity of their unique grief experience.

➡️ Active Listening Techniques: Gain skills to deepen your listening, creating a safe environment where clients feel truly seen and validated. Learn how reflective listening, open-ended questions, and therapeutic silence can build a trusting client relationship.

➡️ Creating a Safe, Non-Pathologizing Space: Understand techniques to build a non-judgmental, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing even their most difficult feelings without fear of being labeled or pathologized.

➡️ Navigating Lifelong Grief Journeys: Embrace a framework that recognizes the lifelong nature of grief. Learn how to accompany clients through their ongoing journey, respecting its unpredictability and each individual’s need for a unique path to healing.

Whether you're new to grief work or looking to enhance your current approach, this webinar will provide practical insights and techniques to help you be a compassionate companion in your clients’ healing journeys.