Grief touches every life … it’s the universal experience all clients share.
From the heartbreak of losing a loved one to the silent struggles people just don’t talk about …
… clients come to you carrying stories of love, loss, and longing – unsure of how to make sense of it all.
But grief isn’t one-size-fits-all: it takes many forms, each with unique implications for healing and intervention.
And if you don’t know how to work with grief in all of its forms, and speak its language with clients …
…it can remain frozen – locked away where healing can’t reach it.
That’s why we developed this one-day grief certification training workshop with grief expert Kathy Couch, LCSW, FT.
She’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the full spectrum of grief in your clinical practice.
Whether you’re working with children, adults, families, or the terminally ill, you’ll gain practical, evidence-based tools to:
PLUS this program is so comprehensive, you can become a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) through Evergreen Certifications upon completion – at no additional cost to you!
Don’t wait to gain the tools, insight, and confidence to help clients move from surviving their loss to finding meaning and connection again.
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CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!
Attendees will receive documentation of CGP designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.
*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/cgp for professional requirements.
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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
Continuing education credit information is coming soon for this non-interactive self-study package.
CE hours may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements.
There may be an additional fee for CE certificates. Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.
**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
Kathy Couch, LCSW, FT, is a nationally recognized specialist and educator dedicated to helping clinicians navigate the complexities of grief, loss, and bereavement. As a certified thanatologist and Fellow in Thanatology (FT) with the Association for Death Education & Counseling (ADEC), her expertise is deeply rooted in both the science and compassionate art of loss-related care.
Kathy’s extensive experience informs her current roles as the owner of Willow Creek Counseling (private practice) and Rewired360 (EMDR training and consulting). She is the founder of EMDR University, where she educates and consults with clinicians on the EMDR career pathway from EMDR certification to EMDR consultation and training, leveraging her status as an EMDR consultant. Her academic foundation includes a master’s degree in social policy and community practice from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, following unique study abroad experience in Ghana, West Africa.
With over a decade of teaching experience at the Boise State University School of Social Work, where she covered research, case management and child welfare studies, Kathy understands the practical needs of clinicians. Her past roles as a manager of a substance abuse program, a grief debrief coordinator for children, and her background in child welfare and in-patient and outpatient hospital settings underscore her ability to apply evidenced-based practices (EBPs) to complex clinical presentations. Kathy is the co-host of the EMDR podcast, Kathy On The Couch, hosting everyday clinical conversations relevant to EMDR practice.
Kathy's commitment to the field is further demonstrated by her research contributions at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, including work on the GEMINI project (genetics and religious communities) and the Life Transitions Study (religiousness and substance abuse recovery). She also actively serves her community through volunteer roles, including training for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a past board member for the Board of Community Guardians for 10 years and is developing a public health response to community crisis in conjunction with Southern Idaho Public Health Crisis Department.
Through her teaching, clinical practice, and advanced credentials, Kathy Couch is a leading authority on using trauma-informed approaches, particularly EMDR, to facilitate profound healing in cases of complicated grief.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kathy Couch is the owner of Rewire360 and Willow Creek Counseling. She receives compensation as a group facilitator and is the Vice Chair of Twin Falls County Board of Community Guardians. Kathy Couch receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kathy Couch is a member of EMDR International Association.
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Types of Grief and Their Implications for Treatment/Intervention
Intake Assessment of Grieving Clients
Interventions and Strategies for Grief Therapy or Counseling
Regret, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation
The Process of Death, Dying, and Mourning
Special Considerations for Grief and Loss Across All Developmental and Life Stages
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