Are you a mental health or other caring / health professional who supports those impacted by significant loss?
Participants will increase their knowledge, skills and confidence via teaching, and a range of experiential activites in the following areas:
Learn contemporary approaches to loss and grief - with a focus on the new Integrated Process Model (IPM; Guldin & Leget, 2024) including the many types of 'loss' and the range of potential impacts.
Modul 1- Physical Dimension: In this module, participants will examine the body’s responses to life-changing experiences, focusing on the nervous system and 'tricky' brain-based reactions. You will explore how compassion supports balance and resilience, and practice techniques to stabilize the body. Guided strategies will help you learn how to cultivate calm, enhance safety, and develop a personalised self-care plan.
Module 2 - Emotional Dimension. Here, we explore emotional responses to life-changing experiences. You will gain practical tools and strategies to better understand and manage your emotions. Using the ‘3 Circles’ model, you’ll learn techniques to reduce distress and enhance soothing through compassionate imagery and visualization, promoting emotional balance and resilience.
Module 3 - Cognitive Dimension. In this module, participants explore the cognitive dimension of loss and grief. Drawing on the dual processing model of grief, and assumptive world theory - we learn how to understand the impact of loss and grief on the mind, and cultivate a compassionate mind. Through guided experiential activities, participants will learn how to engage with thoughts in a structured, step-by-step process. These practices aim to enhance self-awareness, foster self-compassion, and nurture a kinder, more supportive relationship with the mind during loss.
Module 4 - Social Dimension In this module, participants will examine the social impact of loss & grief experiences and explore concepts such as attachment, connection, and insights from continuing bonds theory. You will learn to intentionally cultivate compassion through loving-kindness practices and micro-acts of compassion, fostering meaningful relationships and a deeper sense of belonging.
Module 5 - The spiritual/existential dimension of the IPM addresses loss and grief by seeking meaning, faith, hope, trust, resonance, and transcendence. This module explores ways to connect with meaning and purpose, encompassing both Big P (life’s overarching purpose) and little p (day-to-day purpose). Participants will engage in reflection on core values and what matters most, fostering gratitude, awe and wonder and gain a deeper sense of understanding and connection.
All participants will receieve 30 days access to the live recording
8 hours of CPD
Certificate of participation on completion of quiz within 1 month of the workshop
This 1-day workshop is designed for mental health or other caring / health professionals or educators who want to up-skill in the latest compassion-based approaches to loss and grief. Significant loss can occur due to bereavement, major life changes, traumatic events, illness, or the end of meaningful relationships, all of which disrupt a person’s sense of stability, connection, or identity. This is a professional course - and may be relevant to those directly supporting those experiencing loss and grief, as well as health professionals who want to grow their personal and professional understanding - this course is not therapy - however it may be therapeutic!
Registered Psychologists, including provisional psychologists as well as those with Area of Practice Endorsement (or working towards) in Clinical, Health, Counselling, Educational & Developmental, school psychologists
Allied health professionals, including social workers & occupational therapists
Nurses, doctors and other relevant Health staff
General and Bereavement Counsellors
Educators (Primary & High School teachers, lecturers)
Palliative care teams, including consultants, death doulas and volunteers across the spectrum of end-of-life experiences
Researchers working in relevant areas associated with loss, grief and/or compassion
Dr Belinda Ratcliffe (Phd, Clinical Psychologist)
Dr. Belinda Ratcliffe is a highly respected Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney's Sydney Medical School and is a former Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Western Sydney University. Based in Sydney, Australia, Dr. Ratcliffe is founder of the Emotions Clinic Australia, providing compassionate and evidence-based psychological services to diverse communities. Dr. Ratcliffe is deeply committed to the fields of psychology with a particular interest in neurodivergence and complex mental ill-health. She also has a strong interest in addressing significant loss and grief through a compassion-focused approach. In 2023/2024, Dr. Ratcliffe took a part-time sabbatical to enhance her expertise, studying contemporary approaches to grief and loss internationally. She has also completed extensive training in Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), including specialized applications of CFT for grief and loss, trauma, self-care, parenting, and working with children and young people. She has also trained in mindful self-compassion. Dr Ratcliffe is a committee member for Compassionate Minds Australia, and continues to pursue academic growth as a postgraduate student at TienNan Institute, where she focuses on Applied Mindfulness and Compassion. She is also a current student at Flinders University where she is undertaking a Masters of Palliative Care. Her studies and personal practice emphasize the integration of compassion-based psychology with the cultivation of qualities such as loving-kindness, empathetic joy, and equanimity. Internationally recognized as a distinguished trainer, Dr. Ratcliffe is known for her warmth, rigor, and commitment to delivering evidence-based interventions. She is also a multi-award-winning researcher and published author, contributing significant insights to the field of psychology. Dr. Ratcliffe facilitates training across the Asia-Pacific, leads therapy groups, offers clinical supervision, and holds multiple influential roles in both business and academia. Her work is driven by a deep motivation to embody and promote compassion in all aspects of her professional and personal life.
You must pre-register to attend. Participants who pre-register will have access to live recording for 30 days
$444.00
(inc GST)
$222 x 2 monthly payments
$222 x 2 monthly payments
$495.00
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Yes. We encourage participants to attend live. However, we understand that, due to time differences, it may not be possible for you to attend all of this training live with us. With that in mind, the workshop will be recorded, and you'll have access to the recordings for 30 days after the course ends, to watch in your own time.
This course would be considered CPD for most health professionals. Please check with your registration/accreditation body to see if this program is appropriate for your CPD.
Yes! - Dr Ratcliffe and members of the Clinical Team at the Emotions Clinic Australia are available for clinical consultations. One-off or ongoing support is also available for health care providers. Dr Ratcliffe also offers individual and group supervision - please contact her at [email protected] for availability.
Due to the universal nature of loss and grief, this training experience may bring up challenging memories or feelings. If you have personally experienced significant loss, we recommend participants to complete this course, at least 6-12 months from their initial experience of significant loss. This course is not a substitute for mental health care, personal therapy or medical treatment. Personal safety and emotional wellbeing are the foundation of self-compassion training and you are primarily responsible for your own safety.
We are committed to providing high-quality educational courses and programs to our participants. We understand that circumstances may arise where individuals are unable to complete or continue with a paid course they have enrolled in. To ensure fairness and transparency, we have established the following refund policy for our paid courses: If this course is cancelled 14 days prior to the start date will receive a full refund. Cancelled 5-13 days prior to the start date will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 5 days prior to the start date will be subject to a 20% cancellation fee. No refunds are available once the course has began. Please note this course is recorded to watch up to 30 days later, so participants who are unable to attend live will be able to watch the recordings at a time that suits them.
