Tuition and Pricing
Tuition starts at only $2495 USD
Financing is available
Training fees are set and payments are made in USD, however we accept payments from other countries
(fees subject to local exchange rates)
For more information and for discounted pricing available for students, military and first responders, please schedule a call below.
Compare our Training Packages
Foundational Certification Training
$2495
Best for individuals and professionals who want to become certified in delivering the Grief Recovery Method, build basic competency, and are comfortable learning and implementing the method independently.
32 hours of livestream, experiential group training over four consecutive days on Zoom
1 hour kick-off call
One year of unlimited email, phone and Zoom support
5 different Grief Recovery Method Program Lesson Plans and Homework assignments including: 7 Session One-on-One Program, 8 Session Group Program, 6 Session Pet Loss Program, 4 Session Helping Children with Loss Program, and 4 Session Alumni Program
A editable micro website on www.griefrecoverymethod.com including: bio, picture, email and phone contact information, written testimonials, video bio introduction and video testimonial reviews, ability to link to an outside website, ability to link to social media, event management, and Paypal functionality
Inclusion in our searchable Specialist Directory, used by grievers around the world to search for people who lead the Grief Recovery Method
Hundreds of hours of continuing education via video, articles and documentation in our Specialist Resource Community
Our five books including: The Grief Recovery Handbook, When Children Grieve, The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss, Moving On, and Moving Beyond Loss
Access to over 100 hours of learning webinars
Advanced Certification Training
$3995
Best for individuals and professionals who want a complete, out-of-the-box setup to implement the Grief Recovery Method professionally, including the training, tools, and resources needed to build and lead a thriving Grief Recovery practice.
Everything included in our Foundational Certification Training PLUS....
18 hours of Advanced Online Capabilities Training: a deep dive into our four main lesson plans, offered in an online self-guided format, taught by instructors with over 50 years of combined experience trained by our founders
One-on-One Program Training - 10 hours of video training and quizzes
Helping Children with Loss Program Training - 3 hours of video training
8-Session Group Program Training - 3 hours of video training
Pet Loss Group Program Training - 2 hours of video training and quizzes
Use of the Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist title, identifying you as someone who has completed additional, in-depth training
5 Additional Lesson Plans tailored for working with clients online:
Online 7 Session One-on-One Program
Online 8 Session Group Program
Online 6 Session Pet Loss Program
Online 4 Session Helping Children with Loss Program
Online 4 Session Alumni Program
Inclusion in our searchable Advanced Specialist Directory, used by grievers around the world to search for people who lead the Grief Recovery Method
Unlimited access to 150 Grief Recovery Method specific marketing videos
Premium In-Person Advanced Certification Training
$4995
Best for professionals who want the fastest, most immersive path to mastery through in-person training with two instructors including Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute, with direct access to their expertise, small-group coaching, and highly personalized guidance.
Everything included in our Advanced Certification Training with the following changes....
32 hours of in-person, experiential group training, held at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Westlake, Westlake Village, CA or similar venue in other cities
Access and learning from two of the foremost experts on grief, Cole James, President of the Grief Recovery Institute and Sandi Derby, Grief Recovery Trainer and Marketing Coach
Tailored, hands on, small group coaching experience