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Course Description

Hours: 12

This foundational Professional Development course covers a wide range of topics related to dying, death, bereavement and grief. This course is designed for those who would like to expand their grief literacy and explore various areas of grief and bereavement, such as theoretical approaches, contemporary issues, developmental considerations, barriers to a healthy grief process, resources and more. Practical strategies for supporting those who are grieving will be woven throughout the two days. This course will provide a broad foundation from which participants can determine which topics they may want to explore in more depth in subsequent workshops.  

Topics covered include:

  • grief literacy 
  • grief and bereavement theory 
  • grief support strategies 
  • common barriers to a healthy grief process 
  • developmental considerations 
  • grief-specific resources
     

Notes

Time Zone: All listed class times are held in ET (Ontario, Canada)

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Foundations of Grief
Type
Remote
Days
M, T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2025 to Sep 16, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

Instructor: Andrea Warnick, RP, RN, MA

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Grief
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 20, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Denise Wilson, RN, MScN, CNCC

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Grief
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Denise Wilson, RN, MScN, CNCC

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Grief
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 30, 2026 to May 10, 2026
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Instructor: Denise Wilson, RN, MScN, CNCC

Location: This online, asynchronous course will be available on the start date through MyLearningSpace, which is accessible through your student portal.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Section Title
Foundations of Grief
Type
Remote
Days
M, T
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 13, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Total Hours
12.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $400.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Time Zone: All remote courses are ET (Ontario, Canada).

Instructor: Andrea Warnick, RP, RN, MA

Location: This Professional Development course is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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