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Your clients have spent years besieged by death, loss and uncertainty.

For many there will be no “return to normal” – driving more grieving clients than ever before into the care of professionals.

But for far too long graduate school grief education has neglected to cover assessment, complex grief, non-death grief and clinical interventions. The result? Therapists like you often feel unprepared to provide grief-related services.

It’s time to change all that. Dr. Christina Zampitella is a clinical psychologist and recognized grief expert who’s trained thousands of professionals on grief work. In this all NEW live 2-day certification training she’ll show you how you can confidently counsel and treat grieving clients and help them integrate loss into their lives.

Complete evidence-based tools, proven strategies you can use right away, and case studies that make the work understandable, relevant and attainable, you’ll leave able to:

  • Tailor clinical interventions to the uniqueness of each client’s grief
  • Counsel and treat clients who experienced different types of losses
  • Build clients’ resilience and help them make meaning
  • Reduce symptoms of complicated grief
  • Walk with clients on the path toward post-traumatic growth
  • And much more!

Best of all, upon completion of this training, you’ll be eligible to become a Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) through Evergreen Certifications letting colleagues, employers, and clients know that you’ve invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of grief.

Don’t wait. The grief pandemic is one of the greatest mental health crises of our time and clients need your help now.

Walk Into the Room Knowing What to Do for Post-Traumatic Growth

October 5-6, 2026

Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
Register by 9/14/2026


Attend in King of Prussia, PA
the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Earn up to 12.5 CE hours
CGP Certification included!

$499.99 $399.99
JOIN LIVE IN PERSON
Attend Virtually
Live stream from anywhere

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Earn up to 12.5 CE hours
CGP Certification included!

$459.99 $399.99
WATCH THE LIVE WEBCAST!
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

Click here for in-person cancellation policy details
Key Takeaways You Will Use on Monday
  • Strengthen your diagnostic clarity by avoiding common missteps: particularly the misdiagnosis of normative or prolonged grief as depression, adjustment disorder, or trauma-related conditions.
  • Learn to recognize and hold space for grief that often goes unseen: including non-death losses, disenfranchised grief, and the grief clinicians themselves may carry, such as the loss of a client.
  • Support clients in rebuilding meaning after loss through meaning reconstruction, helping them move toward a narrative that can hold both what was and what now is.
  • Work skillfully with regret, guilt, and shame using targeted interventions and self-compassion practices that foster resilience and gently reopen the path toward healing.
Full Program Outline
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET Both Days
Day 1 – October 5, 2026

Assessment of Grieving Clients:
Uncover Grief Intensity, Depression, Substance Use and Suicidal Ideation
  • Grief intensity scale
  • Hogan grief reaction checklist
  • Assessment to uncover trauma, depression, substance use and anxiety
  • QPR and S-SSRS to assess for suicidal ideation or substance use
  • Isolation, sleep and nutrition concerns for grieving clients
Assessment and Treatment of Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder
  • How to diagnose using the DSM-5™
  • Assessment resources
  • Complicated Grief Treatment Model
  • Meaning Reconstruction
Grief Therapy and Counseling in Action:
Clinical Tools and Treatment Approaches to Facilitate Healthy Grieving
  • Grief counseling vs. grief treatment – what’s the difference?
  • CBT techniques for guilt, blame and other maladaptive cognitions following loss
  • Mindfulness interventions for anticipatory grief and anxiety symptoms
  • Narrative approaches to process grief by putting words to the pain
  • Exercises to help clients better face uncertainty
  • Creative tools to support emotional regulation and expression
  • Tools to manage regret and facilitate forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Alternative ways to honor deceased loved ones and find closure
  • How to make virtual sessions as effective as in-person ones
Non-Death and Abstract Losses:
How to Effectively Work with Clients Who’ve Experienced “Living Losses”
  • Abstract losses – how to work with loss of connection, routine, normalcy and identity
  • Divorce
  • Substance use
  • Natural disasters
  • Life-limiting and mental illness
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Military or incarceration
  • Symbolic Losses
Day 2 – October 6, 2026

The Traumatic Grief Treatment Toolkit:
Build Clients’ Resiliency and Move Them Toward Post-Traumatic Growth
  • Assess for PTSD symptoms
  • Emotional regulation techniques for clients who’ve had a traumatic loss
  • DBT techniques to decrease avoidance and manage suicidal ideation
  • CBT coping skills for traumatic memories and rumination
  • Clinical strategies to reduce fear responses
  • How to work with the unique challenges of suicide survivors
  • Exercises to help clients overcome guilt and shame
  • Employing a strengths-based approach to build resiliency
The Clinician’s Guide to Grief and Loss Groups:
How to Successfully Structure and Facilitate Grief Support or Treatment Groups
  • Differences between
    • Psychoeducational groups or therapeutic process groups
    • Peer or clinician led groups
    • Loss-specific or general grief groups
    • Open and closed groups
  • Participant screening
  • Keys to effective facilitation
  • Program evaluation
Grief Work with Clients of Diverse Race, Backgrounds, Cultures and Beliefs
  • How culture impacts length of mourning and continuing relationships with the deceased
  • Spiritual impacts on grief
  • How inequalities in race, gender, sexual orientation and age impact support of grief and loss
  • Personal assessment activity
  • Cultural competence vs. culturally and difference intentioned/aware practice
  • Cultural & difference-focused engagement ideas and strategies
Ethical Considerations in Grief Counseling and Treatment
  • Boundaries of professional competence
  • Research and treatment risks
  • Working with the terminally ill, minors, families and end-of-life decisions
  • Vicarious trauma, compassion, fatigue and self-care


  1. Assess for trauma, depression, substance use and anxiety in grieving clients.
  2. Utilize two assessment measures for gathering grief responses.
  3. Distinguish how the experiences created by different types of loss impact assessment and treatment planning.
  4. Evaluate contemporary models of bereavement as they relate to case conceptualization for grief therapy.
  5. Assess the boundaries of professional competence in grief work and know when to refer out.
  6. Investigate factors that can influence the grief process including the type of loss and support system.
  7. Use the DSM-5™ to diagnose/identify Prolonged Grief Disorder.
  8. Employ emotional regulation techniques to help calm clients who’ve experienced a traumatic loss.
  9. Implement a bereavement plan of care for identified Prolonged Grief Disorder.
  10. Use CBT techniques to help bereaved clients manage guilt, blame and other maladaptive cognitions following loss.
  11. Apply narrative approaches to help clients construct meaning following loss.
  12. Utilize mindfulness interventions to reduce anxiety symptoms in clients with grief.
  13. Evaluate the clinical implications of cultural beliefs surrounding mourning and continuing relationships with the deceased.
  14. Utilize best practices to structure and facilitate grief support or treatment groups.
  15. Develop strategies for self-care when working with grieving clients.
  16. Analyze continuing attachment bonds and their relevance to clinical practice with bereaved clients across the lifespan.
Event Location
Join Us Live In-Person – King of Prussia, PA – Or Online

the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton
301 W Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-337-1200  
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Join us at the Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton in King of Prussia, PA—just steps from the King of Prussia Mall, one of the largest shopping destinations on the East Coast. When you're not earning CE credits, explore Valley Forge National Historical Park, enjoy world-class dining, or take a short drive to Philadelphia's iconic attractions. It's the perfect blend of professional development and personal getaway.


Read What Your Colleagues Are Saying About Dr. Zampitella!
5-Stars

"Wow wow wow so engaging."
–Vicki B, Psychologist

"Excellent presenter and information! Look forward to using the tools I learned with my clients!"
–Catharine A, Psychologist

"Dr. Zampitella was an excellent facilitator on this topic. I appreciated her vulnerability and willingness to use real life examples to explore the topic of grief. I feel much more prepared to assist people who are navigating grief and loss."
–Amanda F, Counselor

"Christina was amazing - I really liked her authenticity, humor, and how she presented the training."
–Jacqueline G, Social Worker

"This was such a comprehensive and well-organized and delivered training!"
–Brad S, Counselor

Become the Clinician Grieving Clients Deserve

October 5-6, 2026

Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
Register by 9/14/2026


Attend in King of Prussia, PA
the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Earn up to 12.5 CE hours
CGP Certification included!

$499.99 $399.99
JOIN LIVE IN PERSON
Attend Virtually
Live stream from anywhere

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Earn up to 12.5 CE hours
CGP Certification included!

$459.99 $399.99
WATCH THE LIVE WEBCAST!
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

Click here for in-person cancellation policy details
Certification Made Simple!



  • No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $99 value)*!
  • Simply complete this live event and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be a Certified Grief Informed Professional through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of CGP designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.

*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/cgp for professional requirements.

A Personal Invitation from Dr. Christina Zampitella

I wrote my dissertation on the disenfranchised grief of adult surviving siblings as part of earning my doctorate in clinical psychology—but my connection to grief and trauma began long before I had the credentials to name it.

Twenty years later, I’m a clinical psychologist, Fellow in Thanatology, and traumatologist. I continue to sit with clients each week, and as the founder of the Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy in Delaware—where every clinician specializes in grief and trauma—I’ve built my life around this work. This training is taught from that place: the therapy room, the lived experience, and the ongoing commitment to doing this well.

Over our time together, I’ll share my own losses and bring in real clinical cases. I’ll walk you through the tools my team uses every day—approaches to differential diagnosis, thoughtful treatment planning, and focused work with guilt, regret, and shame, along with cultural and spiritual considerations you can integrate immediately into your practice.

We’ll also make space for the losses that are often left unnamed—the non-death losses, the grief that isn’t always recognized or validated, and the experiences people don’t feel they have permission to mourn. That includes the grief we carry as clinicians.

You might be here to deepen work you’re already doing well. You might know grief is walking into your office this week and want more tools to meet it. And for many clinicians, this is also a space to better understand their own grief—if that’s true for you, you don’t have to leave that part of yourself behind.

You’re here for a reason. I’d be honored to do this work alongside you.

— Dr. Zampitella

Meet Your Trainer


Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT
Christina Zampitella, PsyD, FT, is a licensed clinical psychologist, Fellow of Thanatology, and the founder of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy. She frequently serves as an adjunct professor and internationally recognized professional speaker, with a particular passion for training emerging mental health professionals. Her clinical practice, research, course development, and teaching are centered around grief and trauma studies, nature-based therapy, and integrative psychology. Dr. Zampitella has held leadership roles within professional institutions, serving as the chair of the continuing education committee for several organizations. Additionally, she is a faculty member at the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition and is on the advisory committee for National University’s Integrative Psychology bachelor’s degree program. Her professional experience includes serving as the resident psychologist for 5 News in San Diego, and she frequently appeared on NBC News in San Diego and Philadelphia. Dr. Zampitella has been recognized in various publications, including HuffPost, New York Post, Elle magazine, BuzzFeed, and several Delaware publications. She also hosts her podcast, Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z., where she delves into various topics related to grief and trauma. She resides in Delaware with her husband, three sons, and three cats.

Click here for information about Christina Zampitella
Real Losses. Real Tools. Real Change.

October 5-6, 2026

Advanced Registration Discount Available for a Limited Time!
Register by 9/14/2026


Attend in King of Prussia, PA
the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Earn up to 12.5 CE hours
CGP Certification included!

$499.99 $399.99
JOIN LIVE IN PERSON
Attend Virtually
Live stream from anywhere

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Earn up to 12.5 CE hours
CGP Certification included!

$459.99 $399.99
WATCH THE LIVE WEBCAST!
Earn up to 12.5 CE Hours! Click here for Credit details | Click here for virtual CE credit details
Can't attend these dates? Order the self-study version here!

Click here to register as the coordinator for the in-person event.

Click here for in-person cancellation policy details
Frequently Asked Questions


What if I already work with grieving clients but have no formal grief training?

That's exactly who this is for. Most clinicians never got real training in grief—just a lecture or two in grad school. This course gives you the assessment tools, clinical interventions, and confidence to do the work you're already being asked to do. Register now and show up Monday ready.


Is this just theory, or will I actually leave with something I can use?

You'll leave with tools you can use immediately—validated assessments, DBT and CBT techniques for traumatic grief, frameworks for "living losses," and strategies to protect yourself from burnout. Dr. Z brings real clinical cases throughout, so nothing stays abstract. Register now and see for yourself.


What will the schedule look like?

October 5-6, 2026 from 8:00-4:00pm ET

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.


Is this training right for me?

This training is designed for:

 
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Counselors
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Social Workers
  • Pastoral Counselors
  • Chaplains/Clergy
  • Funeral Directors
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Mental Health Nurses
  • Nursing Home Administrators
  • Thanatologists
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

What is the in-person cancellation policy?

From Purchase Date until September 5, 2026: Cancellation results in a full refund less a $100 administrative fee

From September 6, 2026: Cancellation results in a 50% penalty of the total purchase amount

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