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 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, January 22 - Friday, January 23, 2026
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, February 12 - Friday, February 13, 2026
Thursday, August 20 - Friday, August 21, 2026

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