Training

We offer professional educational courses on all aspects of grief and loss for those who work with the bereaved.

All of our trainings include CEU credits where applicable.

“This training feels like the most comprehensive approach to facilitating a grief support group.”

TRAINING ATTENDEE

Grief & Loss Training Series: Spring 2025

Interested in learning more about caring for those who are grieving? Cornerstone of Hope is the leading provider of bereavement services in Ohio. In addition to the programs we offer to grieving children, teens, and adults, we also offer professional educational courses on grief and loss, along with other issue-specific training opportunities. 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per course are offered to counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, funeral directors, and nurses. Trainings in this series are free of charge, but registration is required.

Understanding Grief and Loss
Thursday, March 6, 2025  |  2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cornerstone of Hope - Cleveland
5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131

Grief is a universal experience, yet it affects each person differently. This session will explore the key concepts of mourning, grief, bereavement, and complicated grief, highlighting the differences between typical and complex grief reactions. We will also examine the unique factors that shape each individual’s grief journey and introduce effective clinical interventions for supporting grieving clients.

Navigating Traumatic Grief
Thursday, March 13, 2025  |  2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cornerstone of Hope - Cleveland
5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131

Building on trauma-informed care principles, this session will focus on the unique challenges of grief following suicide loss, homicide loss, and substance-related loss. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of traumatic loss and practical strategies to support families navigating these difficult experiences within their communities.

Supporting Grieving Kids and Teens
Thursday, March 20, 2025  |  2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cornerstone of Hope - Cleveland
5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131

Children and teens process grief differently than adults, and traditional talk therapy isn’t always the best approach. This session will provide insight into the emotional and physical impact of grief on young people, along with specialized clinical interventions designed to meet their unique needs.

Creative Interventions for Grief Support
Thursday, March 27, 2025  |  2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Cornerstone of Hope - Cleveland
5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131

Discover and practice ten powerful clinical interventions designed for individuals, families, and groups coping with grief. This interactive session will introduce creative approaches using art, photography, music, and storytelling, equipping you with hands-on tools to integrate into your practice immediately.

Grief Support Group Facilitation Training

Interested in Learning More About Grief or Facilitating a Support Group?

Cornerstone of Hope is the leading provider of bereavement services in Ohio. Aside from the programs we offer to grieving children, teens, and adults, we also offer grief facilitator training for school counselors, clinical counselors, social workers, psychologists, administration, organization leadership, and community members.

This training provides the necessary knowledge and skills that will allow you to conduct grief support groups and in-school grief support groups at Cornerstone of Hope as a member of our PRN staff, or at your own organization. The course is designed to be educational and interactive, with opportunities to explore personal loss histories, and is facilitated by licensed professionals.

Cost: $295

12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) offered to counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and nurses. Participation is mandatory from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. on both days of training to receive credits.

* Please note that registration opens 60 days before each training.

Upcoming Trainings in Cleveland

Cornerstone of Hope - Cleveland
5905 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131

Thursday, February 27, 2025 and Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025 and Friday, May 16, 2025
Thursday, August 28, 2025 and Friday, August 29, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025 and Friday, November 14, 2025

Upcoming Trainings in Columbus

Cornerstone of Hope - Columbus
253 N. State Street, Suite 200, Westerville, Ohio 43081

Thursday, February 13, 2025 and Thursday, February 14, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025 and Friday, August 15, 2025

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