Certification Training Agenda

Grief Edu-Therapy™ Certification Training – Agenda

The 4-day Training Program begins each morning at 8:30 am and concludes at 5:00 pm. The Program is divided into two phases.

In the first phase, participants learn the principles and techniques of Edu-Therapy™ by applying the process to their own life events.

The second phase covers the techniques of applying Edu-Therapy™ Communications with others in both social and professional environments contained within the Edu-Therapy™ Leader Guide. The two Leader Workbooks cover techniques and modules for working with clients in group and individual sessions.

The program is very interactive and allows time for discussion on modules and specific circumstances as they relate to the participant’s workplace environment and cultural “memes”(norms). The program includes the application of Grief Resolution to specific populations and grieving experiences, such as residential school, various types of abuse, and trauma. Also included is the extensive Edu-Therapy™ support system which provides access to pre-packaged marketing materials and optional client referral services.

A program Itinerary will be forwarded with your Confirmation. Check your Confirmation carefully for any time variances. Following is a general outline and while content will be covered it may not be in the exact order described below.

Day One

Morning

•Purpose and Program Overview
• Defining Grief And Loss
• Introductions
• Program Rules
• Unhealthy Grieving
• Social and Cultural Intellectualization
• The Negative Physical and Psychological Effects Of Unresolved Grief
• Compensatory Behaviors of Conflicting Emotions

Lunch Break

Afternoon

• First Exercise – Autobiographical Emotional Awareness
• Participant Questions and Feedback

 Day Two

Morning

• Second Exercise – Increasing Self-Awareness and Building Emotional Intensity
• Cycle and Dynamics Of Intellectualization / Rationalization
• Personal Responsibility and Boundaries
• Introduction Of Communication Techniques For Shifting Emotions

Lunch Break

Afternoon

• Third Exercise – Focusing On Relationship Loss
• Applying The Communication Techniques To Loss
• Participant Questions and Feedback

 Day Three

Morning

• Final Exercise – Creating Grief Resolution
• Break
• Review Of The License, Service & Support Agreement

Lunch Break

Afternoon

• Overview Of Grief Resolution Program Materials
• Techniques For Conducting Grief Edu-Therapy™ Groups
• Overview Of Homework Assignment
• Participant Questions And Feedback

 Day Four

Morning

• Review Of Homework & Practical Exercise
Techniques For Conducting Grief Edu-Therapy™ Individual Sessions
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Making Plans To Start A Pilot Program
• Edu-Therapy™ Process Interaction Skills

Lunch Break

Afternoon

• Application Of Grief Edu-Therapy™ Process For Specific Populations And Losses
• Review Of Edu-Therapy™ Support Services
•Discussion Of Suggested Marketing Awareness Techniques
• Participant Questions And Feedback
• Wrap Up And Closing Comments

Training Registration