The American Academy of Grief Counseling offers a full Continuing Education program of online grief diversity counseling courses for those seeking to receive an additional Certification in Grief Counseling, with a diverse population focus. Upon completion of the four (4) courses detailed below, applicants are eligible to apply for and receive Certification as a Grief Diversity Counselor, Certified Specialist in the American Academy of Grief Counseling. Each course is provided for in a dedicated online classroom. The courses are designed as independent study/continuing education courses, with one-to-one faculty mentoring. There is open enrollment and students may register and begin the education program at anytime.
Certification Program
Those seeking Certification in Grief Support Group Certified Specialist must successfully complete the four (4) core courses as detailed below. To review information on the Certification program please view this page: click here
Course Fees: Below are listed the required courses for this curriculum. At the end of each course description you will find the course cost listed. All textbooks and learning materials are separate and not included in the course cost.
The following Continuing Education Courses have provider approvals:
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education by the South Carolina Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board, Provider # 4637.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc. is a licensed Continuing Education Provider in the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15595.
The following CE Courses have provider approvals: The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc. is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Florida State Board of Nursing Provider # 50-11975.
OTHER STATE BOARDS OF NURSING
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Arkansas Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the Georgia Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Professional Registered Nurses. CE Provider # 50-11975.
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals Inc: is a Rule Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the New Mexico Board of Nursing. CE Provider # 50-11975.
GC 740 – Grief Support for Global Cultures & Religions
The CE course in the Diverse Populations Grief Specialist Certification Program curriculum focused on Global Cultures and Religions covers a comprehensive overview and review of forms of grief rituals practiced by world religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and their respective denominations and subsects in areas of the world where they are most commonly represented. It then explores the ways that those who come from these religions may be able to still practice their grief rituals if they live in societies where their religious practices are not common. Students learn how to support clients from diverse religions, as well as other spiritual practices and secular approaches to grief. This Grief Support for Global Cultures and Religions course includes readings/study from the assigned textbook.
Course Code: GC 740. Contact hours of education = 35. Cost: $150.00.
GC 750 – Grief Support for People of Color
The CE course in the Diverse Populations Grief Specialist Certification Program curriculum focused on People of Color covers a comprehensive overview and review of forms of grief, including racism, experienced particularly by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), including Latinx and Asian Americans. It then explores the ways that minority races have historically coped with grief, including intergenerational trauma. Students learn how to support clients from diverse race cultures through their grief, including collective grief and vicarious trauma of victims from their own communities. This Grief Support for People of Color course includes readings/study from the assigned textbooks as well as video lectures and presentations.
Course Code: GC 750. Contact hours of education = 65. Cost: $175.00.
GC 760 – Grief Support for LGBTQ+ Communities
The CE course in the Diverse Populations Specialist Certification Program curriculum focused on LGBTQ+ Communities covers a comprehensive overview and review of forms of grief, including losing a romantic partner and discrimination, experienced by grievers who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, or another sexual orientation. It then explores the ways that LGBTQ+ grievers differ in coping with grief, based on their preferences and circumstances. Students learn how to support clients from LGBTQ+ communities through their grief. This Grief Support for LGBTQ+ Communities course includes readings/study from the assigned textbooks as well as a video lecture and presentation.
Course Code: GC 760. Contact hours of education = 60. Cost: $175.00.
GC 770 – Grief Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The CE course in the Diverse Populations Specialist Certification Program curriculum focused on Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities covers a comprehensive overview and review of grief rituals that are appropriate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It then explores the ways that IDD grievers differ in coping with grief, based on their motor abilities and accommodations. Students learn how to support clients with special needs, their families and their caregivers through their grief. This Grief Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities course includes readings/study from the assigned textbooks as well as video lectures and presentations.
Course Code: GC 770. Contact hours of education =35. Course Cost: $150.00
Additional Information
- This Certification Specialty is available ONLY to those who are currently Certified as a Grief Counselor in the American Academy of Grief Counseling or hold a certificate in Grief Counseling from another organization AND meet at least one of our GC-C pre-requisites. For information on our Grief Counseling GC-C (Certified Grief Counselor) pre-requisites, you may contact us at: info@aihcp.org
- All of the grief diversity courses are continuing education courses and are provided in online classrooms via our website. Upon enrollment a unique identification and password is provided for classroom access. The online classrooms provide full syllabi and course information, including the course exams and evaluations. Students must a achieve a minimum score of 70% on the course examination to pass the continuing education courses.
- Participants are given two (2) years from the date of enrollment into the first course, to complete the entire program of four (4) continuing education courses.
- Upon completion of each course, you will be awarded the corresponding continuing education contact hours and receive the Continuing Education certificate verifying course completion and the award of education credits. Registration may be completed online, by accessing the links below.
If you would like to find out if you meet the qualifications for this program. Please submit an Inquiry Form at the following link: Access Here.
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