African Americans have unique struggles and losses from personal to collective issues regarding grief and social stressors. With collective soul wounds originating with the slave trade to prejudices and discrimination throughout history, they face issues that grief counselors must be able to address. When non-African American counselors work within the African American community they need to be aware of these differences and issues

Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification.