Complexness of Grief, Loss, and Trauma (CGLT) Training​

Navigating the Multifaceted Terrain of Grief, Loss, and Trauma
Location: Onsite – 103 Cree Rd
Dates: June 3–4 | Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Duration: 13 hours
Registration: Closed Visit our registration page
OverviewGrief, loss, and trauma are deeply personal yet universally experienced human challenges. This immersive two-day training unpacks the complex nature of CGLT, clarifying common misconceptions and equipping participants with skills to support others—whether clients, colleagues, or loved ones—through their emotional journeys.
Through a blend of clinical insight, trauma-informed frameworks, and community healing practices, this course provides a grounded understanding of grief and trauma in its many forms, across ages and stages of life.

What You'll Learn
Understanding Grief and Trauma
  • The myths and realities of grief and trauma
  • Differentiating normal grief from pathological grieving
  • Overview of grief types: complicated, ambiguous, delayed, disenfranchised, anticipatory, and trauma-based
  • Insights into childhood grief and trauma across developmental stages
Body-Mind Connection
How grief and trauma manifest physically
Somatic memory: How the body holds and expresses unresolved grief
The effects of trauma on cognition, mood, and behavior

Major Life Losses
Understanding grief related to: Death (including suicide),  Divorce and separation
Chronic illness, Abuse and neglect
Community-wide grief following disasters or collective trauma

Support and Healing Tools
Strategies to support grieving individuals, families, and communities
Encouraging open conversations around trauma and loss
Validating emotions and dispelling irrational fears
Techniques for supporting others during anniversaries, holidays, and triggering events

Special Topics
Grief after suicide: Navigating guilt, blame, and emotional responsibility
Pet loss: Recognizing and validating disenfranchised grief
Forgiveness: Recognizing when it helps, when it hurts, and how to offer alternatives
Disaster response: Grounded approaches to support and stabilize others during crises
Self-care for frontline workers and counselors
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Mindfulness & Positive Psychology
Gentle, accessible practices to regulate emotions and foster healing
Formal and informal mindfulness-based interventions for grief recovery

Who Should Attend
  • This training is ideal for:
  • Mental health professionals
  • Educators and school counsellors
  • First responders and frontline workers
  • Community and cultural leaders
  • Anyone supporting those navigating grief, loss, or trauma