Introductory training
Grief Support 101
A compassionate introduction to understanding grief and supporting people through connection, empathy, and presence.
Participants explore grief through a peer-informed lens and reflect on how lived experience, relationship, and cultural humility can shape support.
Who it is for
A foundation for understanding and supporting grief
- Individuals who are grieving or have experienced loss
- Peer supporters and community helpers
- Volunteers and staff in grief, crisis, or human service roles
- Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of grief and peer-based support
Learning objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand griefDefine grief and describe common grief theories and models.
Reflect personallyExplore how personal grief experiences inform understanding and empathy.
Use RIVERUnderstand Relate, Invite, Validate, Empower, and Reassure as a peer support framework.
Practice cultural humilityRecognize how cultural perspectives shape grief and mourning.
Continuing education
Three continuing education hours available
Peer Support Community Partners is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, #347594, and is responsible for all aspects of this programming. Three CEs are available in the Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development category for an additional $35. Cancellations for a full CE-fee refund must be made at least seven days before the training.
This is peer grief support education, not clinical grief counseling training.
Participant feedback
“The training allowed me to be more open and receptive to explore other topics and become a more informed and experienced facilitator.”March 2026 training participant