Grief and Loss
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,700 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject prepares the student for working with clients through the processes of loss, grief, and change. The effects of grief in terms of human suffering and the associated psychological costs of providing support are critical issues that will be addressed. This subject provides a holistic approach to grief and loss counselling. Students explore the various experiences and stages associated with the process of grieving. Students develop the required skills to work compassionately with people who suffer psychological fall-outs and face existential questions following a variety of losses. The multiple losses associated with aging, relationship change, physical and mental health problems, loss of role and identity challenges are analysed. Students will develop their understanding of death and dying including bereavement counselling, spiritual practice and end of life plans. Students learn the distinction between grief and complicated grief whilst recognizing and respecting the uniqueness of each client's experience.
Grief and Loss is a standalone subject at Torrens University Australia in NSW. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
Torrens University Australia is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Torrens University Australia before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- TUA-GAL613
- Field of education
- Information technology
- Provider
- Torrens University Australia
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible