GRIEF FIRST AID TRAINING - ONLINE

GRIEF FIRST AID (ONLINE)

Build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to support people experiencing grief and loss.

Grief can affect people in many ways, yet those experiencing it can often feel misunderstood, overlooked or unsure about where to turn for support.

The Grief First Aid (GFA) course provides participants with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to recognise grief, understand its many forms, and respond to adults experiencing loss with empathy and compassion.

With 80% of grieving employees reporting that they do not receive meaningful support, and 30% saying their grief is not acknowledged, workplaces can sometimes mistake grief-related behaviours for performance concerns. This can create unnecessary risk, misunderstanding and harm.

Becoming a Grief First Aider gives you the tools to help change this. You will learn how to create safe and supportive conversations, reduce the stigma surrounding grief, and help colleagues, friends and community members access the support they need.

By building your grief literacy, you can contribute to a workplace culture where grief is recognised, conversations are welcomed, and people feel heard, respected and supported.

Build your grief literacy and become a confident source of support.

Join us today!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is designed for anyone over 18 years of age who wants to deepen their understanding of grief and loss and develop practical skills to support people experiencing grief — both in the workplace and within the wider community.

It is particularly relevant for people who may be called upon to provide initial support, guidance and a compassionate response to someone experiencing loss.

ACCREDITATION
Participants who successfully complete the training and short assessment will receive Grief First Aider accreditation from GFA.
Accredited Grief First Aider status is valid for three years, helping ensure your knowledge and skills remain current.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By completing the course, participants will:

• Develop a clear understanding of what grief is and how it can affect people in different ways.
• Explore the broad range of grief experiences, including grief associated with death as well as other forms of loss.
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a Grief First Aider, including recognising when and how to connect a colleague with additional support.
• Explore different models of grief and develop a greater appreciation of the individual nature of every grief journey.
• Understand how culture, subcultures and diversity, including Indigenous perspectives and the experiences of other groups, can influence how people experience and express grief.
• Develop practical skills using the GRIEF Action Plan to respond to someone experiencing grief with greater compassion, confidence and understanding.
• Learn strategies for looking after yourself while providing support to others.
• Complete a short assessment at the conclusion of the course to achieve accredited Grief First Aider status.
• Discover ways to encourage peer-to-peer support and help build a more compassionate and understanding team culture.
• Apply a preventative, workplace-first approach that complements existing wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAP),

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your course package includes:

• Grief First Aid Book
• Grief First Aider accreditation following successful completion of the training and short assessment

FACILITATORS
Lucy Harrington and Jodie Atkinson

Investment
$467.50 + booking fee

Online Course - Limited to 12 spaces

Enquiries
info@jodie-atkinson.com.au      lucy@thewholisticbeing.com.au