( HS Zampitella 150659 2026) Grief Therapy Demystified An Evidence-Informed Roadmap for Clinicians
Tracking # 20-1376199
Course overview
Grief is a universal human experience, yet therapy with grieving clients may be too oversimplified. This training provides a roadmap for understanding what is needed for practical, empirically validated, and ethical grief therapy. It aims to help identify ways to support clients healing narrative. Participants will learn barriers and red flags that may prolong the grieving process, learn when to take a more supportive versus directive approach, and assess client needs throughout the grieving process. The session also clarifies the differences between normative and prolonged grief trajectories. Identification of readiness for treatment termination will be explained. Finally, identification of ethical and self-awareness considerations will be addressed.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Christina Zampitella is the owner of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy and has an employment relationship with National University. She receives compensation as a presenter and receives a grant from Delaware Workforce Training. She receives speaking honorariums from TZK Seminars and eCare. She is the founder and host of Phoenix Rising with Dr. Z. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Christina Zampitella serves on the advisory committee for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and the National University's Integrative Psychology Bachelor's Degree Program. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Delaware Psychological Association. She is a fellow with the Association for Death Education and Counseling.