Online Course
Grief Treatment Specialist Certification Program
Advanced Grief Training — Meet Certification Requirements. Learn Real Skills. Earn Credibility.
Qualify for CAGCS
Earn Grief Certification Credentials
18 CE Credits
Board Approved
On-Demand Access
Self-Paced Recorded Course Modules
WHAT'S INSIDE
What is The Grief Treatment Specialist Certification Program?
This Training fulfills ALL the Education requirements to be a certified Grief Counseling professional
Full Grief Training
3 modules in self-paced, recorded format
Grief Certification Eligibility
Earn qualifying education requirements for certification
18 CE Credits
Board approved
Expert Instructor
Learn from renowned grief counseling expert, Dr. Christina Zampitella
At Home learning
Convenient virtual access from anywhere
Unlimited lifetime access
Revisit the content anytime if needed
Course Materials
Full access through our online portal
Private Facebook Group
Valuable networking community of other therapists
The Career-Boosting Benefits of Grief Certification
Stand out in a growing field of Grief Specialists
Position yourself as a trusted authority in grief counseling and therapy for clients, peers, and employers.
aTTRACT MORE client REFERRALS FOR Grief support
Build a highly marketable niche with deep clinical impact by specializing in grief and loss care.
gAIN cLINICAL CONFIDENCE IN COMPLEX PRESENTATIONS
Support diverse clients—children, adults, and families—through the most challenging grief journeys.
Other mental health professionals are advancing their careers with Grief Certification — now it’s your turn.
In just 3 modules of expert-led training, you’ll complete the education requirements for the Grief Treatment Specialist Certification, with practical strategies you can apply immediately.
Whether you’re brand-new to grief counseling or expanding your trauma expertise, this training gives you the confidence, credibility, and certification to advance your practice and better serve your clients.
This isn't just another training...
It's an investment in yourself, and your career
We've helped...
23,500+
Other therapists like you!
When choosing a therapist...
85%
of clients prefer a certified clinician
When deciding to book services...
67%
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* Professional & clinical experience standards apply
eCare Partners With Evergreen Certifications To Provide Professional Certification for Grief
Course Modules / Schedule
Each module is available Recorded On-Demand — access your training anytime, anywhere
Day 1
Foundations of Grief Practice
Build a strong foundation by exploring types of grief, cultural and spiritual variations, ethical considerations, and professional self-care while learning to distinguish grief counseling from grief therapy.
Format: Recorded
Length: 6 Hours
Day 2
Complex Grief and Advanced Interventions
Examine prolonged, ambiguous, and traumatic grief presentations—including suicide and violent loss—while applying assessment tools, DSM-5-TR criteria, and evidence-based interventions to guide treatment.
Format: Recorded
Length: 6 Hours
Day 3
Trauma, Resilience, and Systemic Approaches
Integrate trauma-informed care, family systems work, and group interventions while fostering resilience, post-traumatic growth, and meaning reconstruction to support diverse grieving clients.
Format: Recorded
Length: 6 Hours
Key Takeaways
After This Course, You'll Be Able To:
Build a niche as a trusted authority in grief counseling and therapy
Integrate cultural, spiritual, and developmental perspectives into grief care
Accurately assess and differentiate grief from trauma, depression, and anxiety
Confidently support clients through complicated and disenfranchised grief
Tailor evidence-based interventions for diverse grief presentations
Become a sought-after grief specialist and expand your clinical impact
* Professional & Clinical Experience Standards Apply
About This Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
Format:
Recorded
CE Credits:
18
Duration:
18 hours / 3 days
Skill Level:
Advanced
Replay Access:
Unlimited
Course Description
Grief is universal, yet profoundly complex. Clients may face anticipatory grief, prolonged grief disorder, or traumatic losses that leave them overwhelmed and disconnected. When grief is complicated by trauma, culture, or co-occurring conditions, traditional approaches often fall short—leaving clinicians searching for more effective tools.
This 3-day, 18-CE training gives you the skills and credential to work confidently with grieving clients. Led by grief expert Christina Zampitella, you’ll learn to differentiate types of grief, conduct thorough assessments, and apply evidence-based interventions. From traumatic and ambiguous loss to prolonged grief disorder, this training prepares you to address complex grief while fostering resilience, post-traumatic growth, and meaning reconstruction.
By the end, you’ll have practical tools you can use immediately with individuals, families, and groups — along with the education requirement required to earn a recognized certification that enhances your credibility. This program empowers you to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive grief care and positions you as a trusted specialist in supporting clients through loss.
Objectives
Differentiate types of grief, including prolonged grief disorder.
Assess grief alongside trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Use DSM-5-TR criteria for diagnosing prolonged grief.
Recognize cultural, spiritual, and developmental influences on grief.
Plan treatments based on type of loss, family impact, and support.
Apply interventions like narrative therapy, mindfulness, and meaning-making.
Facilitate grief therapy in group, family, and systemic contexts.
Manage ethics, boundaries, and clinician self-care in grief work.
18 CE Credits Included, Board Approved
DR. CHRISTINA ZAMPITELLA
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Christina Zampitella, Psy.D., FT, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Fellow of Thanatology, and founder of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. She is a recognized authority in grief counseling, integrative psychology, and nature-based therapy, with decades of experience supporting individuals and families through loss. She has been featured in Elle, BuzzFeed, HuffPost, the New York Post, NBC News, and Fox 5 San Diego, where she was the resident psychologist.
Founder of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy
Fellow in Thanatology and national grief expert
Featured in Elle, BuzzFeed, HuffPost, NBC News & more
Instructor Reviews
What Other Clinicians Are Saying...
"Dr. Zampitella is a nationally recognized grief expert who blends science, compassion, and real-world experience. She brings clarity and humanity to one of the most difficult topics we face as clinicians."
~ Melissa, LCSW
"An inspiring teacher"
"Dr. Zampitella is such an inspiring teacher. She brings warmth and expertise that made the material come alive."
- Brian, LMFT
"Deeply knowledgeable and compassionate"
"Christina has a gift for explaining grief in a way that is both clinically useful and profoundly human."
- Angela, PsyD
"Authentic and engaging"
"Dr. Zampitella is authentic and engaging. She makes you feel supported while also challenging you to grow as a clinician."
- Karen, MSW
Is This PROGRAM For You?
This program is a good fit if:
You’re eager to deepen your expertise in Grief Support, even if it's new territory
You're already experienced with Grief Support, but want to become more specialized
You’re looking to increase your income potential & advance your career
You can meet Evergreen's Grief Certification Requirements (now or within 2 years)
This program is intended for Licensed Mental Health Professionals such as: Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, and MFTs
"Do I meet the requirements for the Certification?"
Evergreen's requirements are:
• Certificate of Completion for this Grief Certification Program
• Attest to conducting a minimum of 200 therapy hours with grief clients, over the course of your career
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a licensed professional peer who is familiar with and can attest to the applicant’s clinical grief counseling work.
• Hold a current state or national mental health license (master’s degree or higher)
"Do I have to meet all the certification requirements before I register?
No, you don't have to. You can register and complete this training program before meeting the other requirements - anytime within 2 years after completing this training.
“My schedule is super packed. Is this program flexible enough for me?”
Yes, it’s designed with flexibility in mind. You can watch the recorded sessions at your own pace, on your own time.
Certification Process: How It Works
We partnered with Evergreen Certifications to help make your certification process fast & simple
1) Enroll Today
Lock in your spot and get immediate access to the course portal.
2) Watch Course Content On-Demand
Once you complete the program, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, equipping you with the education requirements for Grief Certification.
3) Submit Application to Evergreen Certifications
Once you've met all the Certification Requirements — Go to our partnered certification provider, Evergreen Certifications, and submit your Certificate of Completion, along with an application.
* Professional & Clinical Experience Standards Apply
Certification Requirements:
Certificate of Completion for this Grief Certification Program
Attest to conducting a minimum of 200 therapy hours with grief clients, over the course of your career
Submit one letter of recommendation from a licensed professional peer who is familiar with and can attest to the applicant’s clinical grief counseling work.
Hold a current state or national mental health license (master’s degree or higher)
Don't Stress:
When you complete the program, you'll have 2 years to complete the other requirements and submit your certification application to Evergreen.
BONUS: Free Application Fee ($249.99 Value)
Evergreen charges a $249.99 application fee — but when you complete your Grief training through eCare, you’ll get a 100% off waiver code, so you can apply for certification at no extra cost.
DISCLAIMER:
You can register and complete this Grief Certification Program even if you don’t meet all the certification requirements yet. You'll have 2 years to do so.
Pricing
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What's Inside
$245
Grief Course Modules (Recorded)
18 CE Credits
Qualify for Grief Certification Education Requirements
Certificate of Completion
Waived Certification Application Fee (No Cost)
Digital Badge
Lifetime Access to Recordings
Access to Networking Community
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I access the program after I register?
Once you register, you’ll get immediate access to your private course portal. From there, you can watch the replays, download materials, and track your progress—all in one easy-to-use platform.
How does the actual certification process work?
1) Upon checking the CAGCS requirements – register for this requisite program
2) Complete this program to receive your certificate of completion
3) Go to Evergreen Certifications to submit your CAGCS application
Who is Evergreen Certifications?
Evergreen Certifications is a nationally recognized organization that provides professional certifications for mental health and healthcare providers.
Evergreen Certifications partners with leading knowledge experts to develop and uphold certification standards that are rigorous a respected, but also accessible and affordable.
Will I have to pass any quizzes in order to complete this program?
Yes and no, it depends.
There are quizzes at the end of each course module. There are 3 modules in total.
• You will be required to take a quiz for each course module you complete in Recorded format.
• You are not required to take a quiz for each course module you complete in Live format.
If you end up taking a quiz, you must pass each quiz with a score of 80% or higher, with 3 attempts per quiz to do so.
Once all course modules have been watched and successfully completed, you will receive a certificate of completion and digital badge.
Are the quizzes difficult?
No — they’re short and designed to reinforce key concepts. You’ll need to complete them to pass the program and earn CE credits, but they’re straightforward and user-friendly.
How many Continuing Education credits will I earn in total?
You will earn 18 CE credits upon completion of this program.
Am I required to have a book or any other materials in advance?
No. This program is not “book to buy” and does not require any other materials in advance.
Will I have to pay for a separate certification fee?
No. All users who complete this program will receive a 100% off discount code to cover Evergreen’s Grief Certification application fee. (Saving you $249.99)
The discount code will be delivered upon completion of the program.
Is this a full Grief certification?
This program covers the entire educational component of Grief certification, under the Evergreen Certifications standard.
The other requirements consist of:
• Certificate of Completion for this Grief Certification Program
• Attest to conducting a minimum of 200 therapy hours with grief clients, over the course of your career
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a licensed professional peer who is familiar with and can attest to the applicant’s clinical grief counseling work.
• Hold a current state or national mental health license (master’s degree or higher)
Who is this program designed for?
This program is intended for Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
Is this suitable for beginners in Grief Support?
Yes. It’s structured to support both beginners and experienced clinicians. You’ll learn Grief Support from the ground up with plenty of real-world application.
Is this training live or recorded?
This is a fully on-demand, recorded training. You can start anytime and go at your own pace.
How long will I have access to the training?
You’ll get unlimited lifetime access to all training materials: Including session recordings, and handouts.
Should I register for this program even if I don’t meet all the certification requirements yet?
You can register and complete this program even if you don’t meet all the certification requirements yet. Once you complete the program, you'll have 2 years to complete the other requirements and submit your certification application to Evergreen.
Additionally, no prior Grief support experience is required. This training is open to all licensed mental health professionals — who want to learn Grief support or deepen their existing skills.
The other requirements consist of:
• Certificate of Completion for this Grief Certification Program
• Attest to conducting a minimum of 200 therapy hours with grief clients, over the course of your career
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a licensed professional peer who is familiar with and can attest to the applicant’s clinical grief counseling work
• Hold a current state or national mental health license (master’s degree or higher)
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