The American Academy of Grief Counseling

Grief counselors provide a source of strength for the dying and bereaved. Members of the clergy, school psychologists, funeral directors, social workers, and nurses, are amongst the professionals who come across people going through loss and grief. Within these positions, one can obtain specialized training and become certified as a grief counselor. However, in order to offer this type of therapy, you must acquire a license as a clinical social worker, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, minister or mental health counselor. In some cases, degrees in the social field can also suffice.