Grief touches every life. It’s the universal experience shared by every client, and every clinician.
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Certification Course: The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox

Over 60 Interventions to Promote Healing & Hope Among Grieving Children, Adolescents & Adults
Presented by Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Monday, December 14, 2026  •  9:00am to 5:00pm Central
Valued at $249.99. FREE the ONLY time in 2026
Can’t attend live? Register anyway for 3 days of free access to the training!
*CE credit available for an additional cost. Register for more information.

Walk into every session with over 60 interventions that help clients mourn, make meaning, and find their way back toward hope, whether you’re working with a widowed spouse, a grieving child, a family in crisis, or a support group.

When You Register for Free Today, You’ll Get:
  • 1 full day of live interactive expert-led training (a $249.99 value)
  • The complete set of course materials
  • Upgrade to earn live or self-study CE hours
  • Interactive Q&A
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues

Learn. Connect. Support. Make a difference for those who grieve.

PLUS, when you upgrade for just $79.99 you can earn 6.25 CE hours, become a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP), get listed in the official directory and get a digital badge, all of which can help you attract clients.*

Don’t wait to secure your spot. This training is only available to access for FREE for a limited time. Register now!

*Professional and clinical experience standards apply.

FREE LIVE ONLINE TRAINING!

Certification Course: The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox

Over 60 Interventions to Promote Healing & Hope Among Grieving Children, Adolescents & Adults
Presented by Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Monday, December 14, 2026  •  9:00am to 5:00pm Central
Valued at $249.99. FREE the ONLY time in 2026
Can’t attend live? Register anyway for 3 days of free access to the training!
*CE credit available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This FREE Grief Certification Training
Types of Grief & Their Implications for Treatment
  • Grief vs. mourning
  • Depression & bereavement: A distinction
  • Secondary losses after death
  • Non-death losses
  • The problem with “getting over it”
  • Misconceptions about grief & mourning
  • Limitations of the research & potential risks
Assessment: Intake Considerations for Grieving Clients
  • Grief & coping models
  • Factors that influence the mourning process
  • Assessment of continuing bonds
  • Loss line: The ultimate assessment tool
  • Normal vs. complicated grief vs. prolonged grief
  • Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder
Assessment of Grief & Loss in Children & Adolescents
  • How children, adolescents & adults cope differently
  • Considerations for different age groups
  • “De-code” the meanings of behaviors
  • Six common questions following a death
  • “Things we want adults to know about our grief”
  • Signs of concern/red flags
Interventions & Strategies for Anticipatory Grief
  • Normalize the dying process & grief experience
  • Model healthy mourning behaviors
  • Spot opportunities for memorialization
  • Provide death education & practical support
  • Strategies to prepare children & adults for the funeral
OVER 60 INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE HEALING WHEN IT’S TOO HARD TO TALK
Therapeutic Games
  • Preschool/Early Elementary
    • Doll house scene depiction
    • Puppets & stuffed animals
    • Sand tray therapy
  • Youth
    • Therapy ball
    • Shades of feelings
    • Card games
  • Youth & adults
    • Constructive use of punching bags/pillows
    • Topic starters
    • Questions games
    • Group sharing: Cards, web of feelings
  • …and more
Art with Children, Adolescents & Adults
  • “I Am” board
  • Colors of grief
  • Support circles
  • Memory peacock
  • Photo flower pot
  • Clay/Play-Doh®
  • Photography
  • Memory boxes & stones
  • …and more!
Poetry, Writing & Music Interventions for All Ages
  • Bibliotherapy
  • Journaling
  • Poetry: “I am” exercise
  • Letter writing
  • Remembrance music
  • Song/rap writing
  • Sticky note regrets
  • …and more!
Memorialization Rituals
  • Candle-lighting
  • “I remember” book
  • Online memorial page
  • Rice paper/balloon release
  • Memory patio stones
  • Tree planting
  • …and more!
Interactive Activities for Healing as a Family
  • Web of feelings
  • Labyrinth with reflection stations
  • Memorial service
  • “Broken to whole”
  • Bibliotherapy for families
  • Holiday activities: Memory ornaments & stockings
  • …and more!
Grief & Loss Support Groups for Children, Adolescents & Adults
  • Grief camps for kids
  • Support group considerations
  • Family involvement
  • Curriculum & session topics (for individual therapy too!)

Note: There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.

FREE LIVE ONLINE TRAINING!

Certification Course: The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox

Over 60 Interventions to Promote Healing & Hope Among Grieving Children, Adolescents & Adults
Presented by Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Monday, December 14, 2026  •  9:00am to 5:00pm Central
Valued at $249.99. FREE the ONLY time in 2026
Can’t attend live? Register anyway for 3 days of free access to the training!
*CE credit available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Meet Your Expert Grief Trainer
Dr. Erica Sirrine, a smiling woman with glasses and long blond hair in a pink jacket with arms crossed
Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT

Dr. Erica Sirrine is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in the field of death, dying, and bereavement. She earned a PhD in social work and has been awarded the distinction of Fellow in Thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Dr. Sirrine has conducted and published research on grief and bereavement, including a study on college student experiences of loss amid the COVID-19 pandemic that was published in OMEGA: Journal of Death and Dying and featured in TIME magazine. She maintains a blog on grief and is the author of Sammy’s Story, an anticipatory grief counseling book for young children experiencing the serious illness of a parent.

Dr. Sirrine has extensive expertise providing individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing illness and loss. She has implemented numerous interventions and programs aimed at improving the emotional health of clients and currently serves as the director of social work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Dr. Sirrine frequently presents seminars on bereavement and loss throughout the United States and is known for her interactive and engaging workshops.

Here’s Why Clinicians Love Training with Dr. Sirrine
Five stars
“So Many Tools!”
“Fantastic…I took away so many tools to use with clients dealing with grief.”
Five stars
“Valuable!”
“One of the best I’ve ever attended. Every piece of information shared was valuable.”
Five stars
“Excellent!”
“Excellent! Reignited my love of this kind of therapy. Thank you!”
FREE LIVE ONLINE TRAINING!

Certification Course: The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox

Over 60 Interventions to Promote Healing & Hope Among Grieving Children, Adolescents & Adults
Presented by Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Monday, December 14, 2026  •  9:00am to 5:00pm Central
Valued at $249.99. FREE the ONLY time in 2026
Can’t attend live? Register anyway for 3 days of free access to the training!
*CE credit available for an additional cost. Register for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions

No catch. Over the last few years, thanks to the generosity of our expert speakers and the support of therapists like you, we’ve had the amazing opportunity to provide professional training to more therapists than ever.

Grief is something all clinicians need to know about, so we wanted to ensure this training is accessible regardless of ability to pay. It helps the field and in turn, helps us fulfill our mission.

Enter your email above, then complete your free registration on PESI with your name and email. You’ll receive your access details by email before the training.

Just register today above with your name and email, then click the “LIVE CE” button on the next page to purchase your credit package for just $79.99 (discounted from $249.99) to become eligible to earn CE for attending this event. It’s that easy!

This program is designed for:

  • Social Workers
  • Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Chaplains/Clergy
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Thanatologists
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
  • Child Life Specialists
Yes! Just register above and then click the “Self Study” CE button on the next page and purchase the recording package. You’ll get 12-month access to the training and will be able to earn self-study CE.
YES! If you attend live, you’ll be able to engage with the presenter and colleagues via a chat feature throughout the presentation.
Yes! The full recording package (including up to 6.25 self-study CE hours) is just $79.99, offered ONLY for those who register here until the end of the training. Just register today above with your name and email, then click the “Self-Study” CE button that includes 12-month access to all the recordings, plus self-study CE hours.

Yes! You get unlimited replay access for 3 days after the training. Replays will be available within the week after the training ends and will be in the same place where the live sessions took place in your account portal.

But remember, if you’re going to watch this program later, for just $79.99 you get 12-month access to watch the video, up to 6.25 self-study CE hours, PLUS you can become a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)* through Evergreen Certifications.

*Professional and clinical experience standards apply.

This event takes place Monday, December 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central. Please note: There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.
Reach out to support@pesi.com for questions. They’re happy to help! You can also visit the PESI FAQ page at www.pesi.com/faq.
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FREE LIVE ONLINE TRAINING!

Certification Course: The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox

Over 60 Interventions to Promote Healing & Hope Among Grieving Children, Adolescents & Adults
Presented by Erica Sirrine, PhD, LCSW, FT
Monday, December 14, 2026  •  9:00am to 5:00pm Central
Valued at $249.99. FREE the ONLY time in 2026
Can’t attend live? Register anyway for 3 days of free access to the training!
*CE credit available for an additional cost. Register for more information.

*If you purchase Live CE, please note you would need to watch the presentation live in order to receive live credit.
*Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) through Evergreen Certifications: professional and clinical experience standards apply.

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