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

Preventing, Intervening, and Recovering from School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events

April 2, 2026  |  9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Educational Service Center  |  6393 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence, Ohio 44131

School shootings and other traumatic events have lasting impacts on students, staff, families, and entire communities. This full-day training equips professionals with practical tools to:
  - Prevent and prepare for potential threats
  - Respond effectively during a crisis
  - Support recovery and healing after traumatic events
  - Develop policies, procedures, and postvention strategies
  - Strengthen resilience within schools and organizations
Participants will leave with actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately in school and community settings.

Cost: $99

6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available for Social Workers (SW), Counselors (C), Marriage & Family Therapists (MFT), and Registered Nurses (RN)

Featured Speaker

Jim Adams is the President of Rise 4 Solutions, a company dedicated to reducing violence and specializing in prevention and recovery from school shootings and other traumatic events. A researcher, lecturer, and consultant on trauma preparedness and response, Jim is an advocate for the prevention of school and community violence.

Jim has been nationally recognized for his development of a unique short- and long-term mental health recovery plan for Chardon, Ohio, and the surrounding community after a mass shooting of six students on February 27, 2012. His community based minute-by-minute trauma-informed recovery plan, implementation model, and subsequent research findings on school and community trauma response after a mass shooting have been used in schools and communities around the country.

Training Manual
A comprehensive manual containing ready-to-use forms, policies, and handouts is strongly recommended.
  - $95 if purchased the day of the event
  - $80 if purchased at the time of registration
Save $15 by ordering in advance!

This program is supported by a grant from:

Grief Support Group Facilitation Training

Interested in Learning 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 equips you to facilitate grief support groups and in-school grief support groups within your own community or organization. If you are interested in facilitating support groups at Cornerstone of Hope and have a clinical background or significant experience in grief work, please contact our Support Group Coordinator to schedule an interview and discuss next steps. The course is designed to be educational and interactive, with opportunities to explore personal loss histories, and is facilitated by licensed professionals.

Please note: Completion of this training does not guarantee placement as a Cornerstone of Hope facilitator.

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, June 4 - Friday, June 5, 2026
Thursday, October 22 -  Friday, October 23, 2026

Upcoming Trainings in Columbus

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

Thursday, August 20 - Friday, August 21, 2026

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