Why 60% of Therapists Need to Attend the Continuing Bonds Retreat
EngagedMinds Encourages You to Attend This 3-Day Event
Grief is one of the most profound and complex human experiences, yet it is often misunderstood and overlooked. Many professionals, including therapists, encounter grieving clients in their work, but a significant number have not received adequate training in grief and loss. In fact, research shows that 60% of therapists did not receive education on grief in their undergraduate or graduate program, leaving them uncertain about how to effectively support grieving clients.
Why Being Grief-Informed is Crucial
Grief is far more than just a response to loss—it can disrupt nearly every aspect of a person's life. It can impact someone emotionally, mentally, cognitively, physically and spiritually. Grieving individuals may not always show their pain in typical ways, and when grief is left unaddressed, it can lead to ongoing emotional struggles.
Being grief-informed means understanding grief’s diverse manifestations, recognizing the signs, and knowing how to offer compassionate support. It helps professionals create a safe space for clients to process their emotions in healthy ways, offering the tools to navigate grief and build resilience. This knowledge enables you to be more effective in your practice and more supportive to those in pain.
Unfortunately, many professionals lack the specific training necessary to handle grief-related challenges effectively. This gap in knowledge means that many therapists may feel ill-equipped to provide the support that grieving clients truly need.
The Power of Becoming Grief-Informed
A Deeper Understanding of Grief Gain insight into how grief isn't something to simply "move on" from, but an experience that can be integrated into a person's life. Learn how to guide clients in continuing bonds with loved ones who have died, helping reduce the intense feelings of separation.
Evidence-Based Strategies Equip yourself with research-backed methods that will enable you to offer effective support to grieving clients. These strategies will not only enhance your clients' emotional well-being but will also help guide them toward a healthier relationship with their grief.
Creative Interventions Grief is often too complex for words alone. By utilizing creative interventions—like journaling, art, and other expressive therapies—you can help clients find new ways to articulate and process their emotions, often allowing for breakthroughs in their grief journey.
Increased Confidence and Competence
Being grief-informed means you will no longer shy away from difficult questions or avoid uncomfortable topics with grieving clients. You’ll feel more confident addressing grief directly and supporting your clients through tough conversations. This added confidence allows you to engage with grieving individuals more effectively, helping them feel understood and supported through every stage of their process.Lower Death Anxiety
Therapists who are grief-informed often experience lower death anxiety themselves. Understanding the complexities of grief and loss can lead to a deeper acceptance of death, reducing personal fear and anxiety around the subject. This enhanced comfort enables therapists to approach conversations about loss with greater empathy and openness, which can be profoundly reassuring for grieving clients.
Ready to Transform Your Practice and Your Approach to Grief?
If you are ready to take your practice to the next level and be better equipped to help those navigating grief, the Continuing Bonds 3-Day Retreat is the perfect opportunity. This transformative retreat will give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to become a grief-informed professional, which is crucial in providing the best support to grieving individuals.
The Continuing Bonds 3-Day Retreat: A Unique Learning Opportunity
Taking place from April 7–9, 2025, at the beautiful Silver Bay Retreat Center in Lake George, NY as well as Virtually via Zoom, this retreat will offer an in-depth exploration of grief therapy. Whether you're a social worker, LMFT, licensed mental health professional, or NY psychologist, this retreat is designed to deepen your understanding of grief and provide you with practical skills you can apply immediately in your practice.
Why You Shouldn't Miss This Retreat:
Earn 14.5 CE Credits As a participant, you will earn 14.5 CE credits through EngagedMinds Continuing Education, fulfilling your professional development requirements while gaining valuable knowledge to enhance your work with grieving clients.
Certified Grief Informed Professional By attending the retreat, you’ll become a Certified Grief Informed Professional through Evergreen Certifications. This certification will elevate your credibility and distinguish you as a trusted expert in grief therapy, opening new professional doors and opportunities.
In-Person or Virtual Options The retreat is available both in-person at the Silver Bay Retreat Center and virtually, ensuring accessibility no matter where you are located. Choose the option that works best for you and still receive the full experience.
Take the Next Step in Your Grief Therapy Journey
This is your chance to deepen your expertise and feel confident in your ability to support grieving clients. The Continuing Bonds 3-Day Retreat is more than just an educational event—it's a transformative experience that will enhance your practice, improve your client outcomes, and provide you with tools you can start using immediately.
