This training manual is designed to enhance counseling skills, deepen self awareness about loss related issues, enable participants to share personal experiences, identify relevant resources that will support and inform participants.

This resource also provide a complete program to train people who are expected to support others experiencing bereavement and other emotional trauma. It features an explanation of the learning methods and ethical issues, role-playing exercises, and easy-to-use course materials for the facilitator.

The course confronts the fear of mortality, promoting self-awareness and self-nurturing in carers to prepare them for the pain, fear, anxiety and anger of those who have been abused or grieving, and will help to develop the skills that enable caregivers to fulfill their tasks. Included is a lesson plan devoted to exploring spirituality.