Grief and Loss Counselling
Advanced Study Major
The Grief and Loss Counselling Major is a very popular course that provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary for counselling clients who have experienced a significant loss and grief.
All types of losses are considered along with the subsequent grief that occurs. The issues that accompany the loss of health, a loved one or a job must be confronted by all of us at some time or another.
Topics covered in this Advanced Study Major include:
the types of loss that can result in a grief reaction
exploring reactions to loss and grief within the definitions of 'normal' and 'complicated' grieving; the similarities and differences between men and women's grieving behaviour
key models to explain responses to a significant loss
principles for assessment and intervention in working with people who experience loss and grief
practical application of skills in working with grief and loss clients, including self-evaluation
identifying and arranging effective referral for clients to another professional
and challenges and stresses in the role of Grief and Loss Counsellor.
Total Cost: $795
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To enrol in an Advanced Study Major, you must be a current student, or alumni of, the Diploma of Counselling. This is because ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.
*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.
Why study an Advanced Study Major
Advanced Study Majors (ASMs) are advanced learning programs in topical areas of mental health practice. They can be undertaken in addition to our Diploma of Counselling. There is no limit on the number of Advanced Study Majors you can undertake.
Specialist programs
ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.
Flexible learning
ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.
Enrol anytime
You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.
*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.
Specialist programs
ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.
Flexible learning
ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.
Enrol anytime
You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.
No, as a student or graduate of our Diploma of Counselling, you can enrol in as many ASM’s as you like.
Yes, ASM’s can be studied alongside your Diploma of Counselling.
When you enrol in ASM’s, the course learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, are made available in your student learning portal (My.AIPC).
ASM’s are assessed by multiple-choice, and supported by our academic team via all usual methods. The pass rate for ASM’s is 70%. As the assessment is competency-based, if you don’t pass on your first try, you can review, save and re-submit your answers (there are no re-attempt limits).
When you successfully complete an ASM you will receive an internationally-verifiable Digital Badge as well as a downloadable CPD Certificate of Attainment. These are made available student learning portal (My.AIPC).
All ASM’s come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
30-day money-back guarantee.
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Zero Risk
Your enrolment comes with a guarantee that empowers you to enrol risk-free. If, for any reason whatsoever you decide you do not want to proceed with your course within 30-day, we will give you a 100%, no questions asked, money back guarantee.
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