Grief Education & Training FAQs

What’s included in a bundle?
A bundle combines two or more of our courses at a discounted rate. Currently, we offer the "Grief-Education for School Personnel," bundle, which includes both "Becoming Grief-Informed" and "Supporting Students Who Are Grieving." Future bundles will feature different course combinations.
What’s the advantage of a bundle?
Bundles offer a cost-effective way to register for multiple courses. You'll save money compared to purchasing each course individually, making it a great option for those who want to expand their knowledge and skills in grief education comprehensively. By purchasing a bundle, you will also gain access to two courses: the foundational course (prerequisite) and a continuing education course, which you can access immediately after completing the introductory course included in the bundle.
Why is it important to take one of the introductory courses before taking a continuing education course?
Our introductory courses ("Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education" and "An Introductory Class Series on Grief Support") provide the essential foundational knowledge for understanding loss and grief. These courses outline the core principles and concepts that are crucial for effectively applying the more specialized knowledge and skills covered in our continuing education courses.
Do I have to take both introductory courses to take a continuing education course?
No, you only need to complete one of the two introductory courses to be eligible for our continuing education courses.
Is there any overlap between the two Introductory courses?
There is some overlap between the content of "Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education" and the first and second classes of the Introductory Class Series on Grief Support. However, "Becoming Grief-Informed" offers a more focused and in-depth exploration of grief-informed principles, while classes one and two of the Introductory Series provide a broader overview of the topics.
How do I register for a continuing education course?
To register for a continuing education course, you must first complete one of our prerequisite introductory courses. Once you've met this requirement, email us at [email protected] to confirm your eligibility and get registered.
Do I need to provide proof of prerequisite completion to register for a continuing education course?
No. Simply email [email protected] and express your interest in completing one of our continuing education courses. Our training team can easily verify your eligibility and assist you with getting registered for the continuing education course you are interested in completing.
What’s the difference between the "Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education" course and the first class of the Introductory Class Series?
The "Becoming Grief-Informed: Foundations of Grief Education" course offers a focused, in-depth exploration of grief-informed principles and best practices whereas the first class of the Introductory Series provides an overview of the same principles and best practices.
Do I need to be a school personnel to take the continuing education course, "Supporting Students Who Are Grieving"?
While "Supporting Students Who Are Grieving" is designed with educators in mind, anyone interested in understanding and supporting students who are grieving can benefit from this course.

What if I don’t complete the course on time?
No worries at all! There is no time limit for course completion. You can work on the course at your own pace and do not have to be concerned about completing it in a particular timeframe.
Oh no! I had to sign out of the course in the middle of a class. Will I lose all my work?
Losing your work would be horrible! We have you covered. Your work will be safely stored, and you can pick back up right where you left off.
For the introductory course, can I work on multiple classes at one time?
Our classes in the introductory course are like building blocks. You work on one at a time. After you complete one class (e.g., Class 1), you can access the next class in the course. The course classes are made available in numeric order: Class 1-7. So, no, you can’t work on multiple classes at one time.
Is there any requirement to move on from one class in the introductory course to the next class?
Yes. To proceed to the next class in the introductory course, you must complete a final test and score 70% or higher.
Yikes! What if I fail the final test?
We know that everyone learns differently. If you fail the test, you will be able to retake the test at your leisure. The purpose of the test is to ensure that you’ve learned the material from the class. It’s perfectly okay if you need to take the test more than once to get there. We believe in you.
Will there be other students in the course with me?
The course is designed to guide you independently. It will meet your specific timeline, your specific pace, and your specific schedule. While other students will be taking the course, they will be completing it on their specific timeline, pace, and schedule. Therefore, students do not interact with one another. Instead, the course provides you with your own private classroom experience.
I would really like to take a course but I’m on a student budget.
We hear you. At Dougy Center, we believe that one size does not fit all, nor does one rate fit all. Click here for more information about our student discounts.
Do you offer CEUs for your courses?
After you successfully complete the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that includes your full name, the course completed, the date of completion, and the number of hours assigned to the course. We currently do not offer CEUs.
I am a student in a course, and I have a question. What should I do?
We’re here for you. You can ask us your question by emailing [email protected] and include “Student Question” in the subject line. We’ll get back to you promptly!