Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist - CAGCS

Who is Eligible

Independently licensed, master’s prepared mental health professionals, including:

1. Psychologist
2. Counselor
3. Social Worker
4. Marriage and Family Therapist
5. And more!

A detailed listing of eligible professionals can be found here.

Training Requirements

A minimum of 18 hours of post-graduate level training in specific grief topics. Click here for details.

Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for Certification include:

1. The Complete Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) Certification Training Bundle by PESI
2. CGCS to CAGCS - Advanced Grief Certification Training Bundle for CGCS-Certified Professionals

Wondering if a course meets the requirements for Certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.

Application Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your initial application fee payment of 249.99 USD online
3. Submit the following application documents to info@evergreencertifications.com
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CEU or completion certificate
   3. A completed application form, found here
   4. A letter of recommendation from a peer who can attest to the candidate’s grief work

Recertification

To maintain Certification, a reapplication is required. After your initial 2-year Certification, you have the option to renew for 2 years. A 2-year renewal requires 12 clock hours of grief-focused training.

Sample recertification trainings include:

Recertification Process

1. Complete a qualifying training
2. Remit your recertification application fee online
3. Submit the following application documents to info@evergreencertifications.com
   1. A copy of the candidate’s professional license
   2. Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CEU or completion certificate

Complete details can be found here.