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Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist - CAGCS
Transform the way you treat grieving clients with advanced training to enhance your clinical toolbox.
Become Certified Now!Become a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist - CAGCS
Who is Eligible
Independently licensed, master’s prepared mental health professionals, including:
- Psychologist
- Counselor
- Social Worker
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- 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:
- The Complete Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist (CAGCS) Certification Training Bundle by PESI
- 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
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your initial application fee payment of $249.99 USD online
- Submit the following application documents to info@evergreencertifications.com
- A copy of the candidate's professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CEU or completion certificate
- A letter of recommendation from a peer who can attest to the candidate’s grief work
- A completed application form, found here.
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.
Recertification Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your recertification application fee online
- Submit the following application documents to info@evergreencertifications.com
- A copy of the candidate's professional registration, credential or membership
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CEU or completion certificate
Complete details can be found here.