The Compassionate Friends Johannesburg is offering a two-day Lay Counselling Course designed to provide training in grief counselling.
This experiential course offers a supportive environment to develop listening and helping skills for those who wish to walk alongside others in their grief.
📅 Dates: 1–2 November 2025 (Weekend Course)
🕘 Times: Saturday 9 am – 4 pm | Sunday 9 am – 3 pm
📍 Venue: 122 Athol Street, Highlands North, Johannesburg
👥 Spaces: Limited to 10 participants
💰 Course Fee: R2000 (TCF members, please contact us directly via email or WhatsApp for information on member pricing)
🎓 Certificate of completion included
☕ Tea/coffee, biscuits, and a light lunch will be provided.
Who Can Apply
We are offering two participation pathways for this course:
1. Psychology Students & Graduates
Third-year, Honours or BPsych students/graduates (over the age of 23)
Must have experienced the death of an immediate family member
2. TCF Members
Bereaved parents, grandparents, or siblings who are current TCF members
Please contact TCF directly at : tcfsa@mweb.co.za / 0781472705 for member information before applying.
A 6-month volunteer commitment is required for ALL participants once training is complete.
📝 Applications close 22 October 2025.
