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Become a Certified Grief Coach

Learn the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model for Grief™

Train professionally. Transform personally. Coach powerfully.

PROGRAM DATES

Limited seats are available for each class to support the safety and learning within the practicum sessions

winter 2026

Wednesdays starting January 8, 2026 for 12 weeks.

Class time will be 5:30pm US CT to 7:00pm US CT

Spring 2026

Fridays 10:00am – 11:30am US Eastern Time (April  through June 12)

Spring 2026

April 10 through June 26, Fridays 10:00am – 11:30am US EST (Maximum 10 students)

The program runs for 12 sessions. All our courses are virtual and accessible wherever you are located.

Don’t forget to check your time zone: we don’t want you to miss the classes!

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OUR METHOD

The B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model for Grief™, created by our founder Pat Sheveland, is a structured, action-driven approach to healing. Rooted in positive psychology, Human Design, ancient healing practices, and Pat’s decades of experience as both a nurse and coach, this model empowers clients to recognize what they need physically, emotionally, and spiritually on their grief journey.

Unlike quick fixes or surface-level “band-aid” solutions, the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Model guides clients to discover self-generated pathways to healing, resilience, and renewed purpose.

B: Being Aware of Who You Are (Creating Awareness)

R: Reimagining Your Life (Creating Awareness, Rest, Reflect, and Create a Vision)

E: Engaging Your Tribe (Creating Individualized Support System)

A: Accessing Your Inner Healer (Creating Individualized Health and Wellness Plan)

T: Transforming Your View (Reframing Thoughts/Beliefs)

H: Honor Your Loved Ones and Yourself (Reflecting on Memories and Planning for Self-Care)

E: Embracing Life Purpose (Creating Insight and Action)

Why This Matters

During the 12-week course, the program builds step by step, helping clients strengthen confidence, expand emotional awareness, and access practical tools for healing.

This model is not designed to replace therapy. Instead, it complements and enhances it. Whether someone is newly grieving or years into their bereavement, the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model offers clear, compassionate, and actionable steps for working through the emotions and challenges of loss.

Our Founder, Pat Sheveland

Hear From Our Graduates:

"Pat has created a truly unique and transformative grief coaching program, unlike any other I found."
Joey L.
Joey L.MSW, Certified Grief Coach, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant
“Your systematic approach gave me confidence… it’s the framework I needed to move from what I was doing before, which was kind of an exploration in all directions… this has a purpose, to get people back into a life of purpose.”
Jean-Vivie B.
Jean-Vivie B.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate
“The structure and your generosity in providing us with the forms and the emails, what to say about money…. All those things, those are areas I get stuck. This was so helpful, really generous and helpful.”
Heidi W.
Heidi W.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate
"I came into this knowing I’m on the right path, knowing I can do the work, but really had no idea where to even begin with a client. The systematic way of going through the different BREATHE steps gave me a foundation and a structure that I can lean on and took a lot of that guesswork out"
Jody M.
Jody M.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate
“My biggest takeaway is the organization of this program and the heart behind the program. It’s put together very well. At the beginning I said that I want to feel empowered at the end, and I do.”
Valerie N.
Valerie N.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate
“A big takeaway is how giving you have been with your time, with reaching out, and with the resources you’ve given us is huge. That showed me that I made the right choice with your program, that you really want people to succeed and do well in helping other people, you’re not doing this just to make money, which is what it felt like some other programs were doing, so I felt like it was a good fit.”
Nicholette M.
Nicholette M.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate
“The model has given me a framework that I know I can use. It’s been great in every way.”
Gaynor Q.
Gaynor Q.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate
“I researched a lot of grief coaching programs, and Pat Sheveland’s Confident Grief Coach program clearly stood out from the rest. She has an engaging personality, coupled with a robust, action-oriented, highly effective toolkit for future grief coaches. As a graduate of the program, I still feel supported and have a great deal of resources available from Pat; this enables me to focus on helping others as opposed to starting a grief coaching business from scratch. I’ve definitely grown both personally and professionally as a result of this program!”
Melissa O.
Melissa O.Certified Grief Coach and B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Facilitator
"I had an "aha" and a shift in my thought process for my presentation today when you pointed out the obvious.... The program for the umbrella of grief, including divorce, is the BREATHE program! "
Cindy U.
Cindy U.Confident Grief Coach School Graduate

CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH PROGRAM DETAILS

DURATION: 12 Weeks

CREDENTIALS AND TOOLS YOU’LL RECEIVE UPON GRADUATION:

  • The full B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model for Grief™ step-by-step program to use with your clients.
  • Pat's B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching for Grief™ toolbox of resources for use to start up or expand within your own practice.
  • The Certificate of Completion with 35.25 approved Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
  • Your personal listing on the Healing Family Grief's Find A Coach webpage and mobile app.
  • Ongoing access to newly added materials in the Confident Grief Coach program
  • Free digital copies of Pat Sheveland's guide books: How Do I Survive: 7 Steps to Living After Child Loss and Living Life in the Middle: The Caregiver’s Guide to Healing, Hope and Harmony Through Multi-Generational Living to share with your clients.
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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Over our 12 weeks together, you’ll build a strong foundation in the core competencies of professional coaching while gaining hands-on and transformational experiences through our safe and confidential small-group weekly practicums.

Week 1:

Welcome and What is Your Why?

Week 2:

ICF Coaching Core Competencies Deep Dive

Week 3:

The Science of Grief

Week 4:

The Many Faces of Grief and Readiness for Coaching

Week 5:

(B) Being Aware of Who You Are (Coaching through a Lens of Understanding)

Week 6:

(R) Reimagining Your Life (Co-creating a Vision)

Week 7:

(E): Engaging Your Tribe (A Personalized Grief Support Network)

Week 8:

(A): Accessing Your Inner Healer (Healing of Mind, Body, Spirit)

Week 9:

(T): Transforming Your View (The Art of Reframing Guilt and Anger)

Week 10:

(H): Honor Your Loved Ones and Yourself (Reflecting on Memories and Planning for Self-Care)

Week 11:

(E): Embracing Life Purpose (H.O.P.E.)

Week 12:

Putting It All Together

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Over our 12 weeks together, you’ll build a strong foundation in the core competencies of professional coaching while gaining hands-on and transformational experiences through our safe and confidential small-group weekly practicums.

Strong understanding of various types of grief and their unique challenges

Knowledge of the science of grief and its impact on the human brain.

Clarity of when a client is emotionally prepared to engage in a formal grief coaching program.

Understanding the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) for Change.

Basic understanding of Human Design and how to be an authentic coach.

Integrate the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model for Grief™ into your work and Community.

Skilled in using values, life, and emotional assessments to establish baselines and measure successful change.

Expertise in guided imagery, breathwork, gratitude, Qigong for grief, forgiveness, and perception-shifting tools for mind, body, and spirit healing.

Knowledge of International Coaching Federation’s Core Competencies and Code of Ethics.

Become a Certified Confident Grief Coach in just three months! 

PROGRAM INVESTMENT

Tuition includes full enrollment, all required course reading materials, 1:1 Human Design session (if all required birth information is submitted), and all resources for the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Coaching Model for Grief™ program.

A $500.00 Deposit is required at the time of registration.

The Confident Grief Coach School also offers flexible in-house financing and tuition payment options.

One-time Payment

Receive a $150 discount when you pay in full!

$500 Deposit due upon registration.

$3000.00 due by the 1st of the month when class starts.

Total: $3500 with deposit.

OR

Three Payment Option

Need more time to pay the fee? We got you covered!

$500 Deposit due upon registration.

$1050.00 due on the 1st of each month for 3 months.

Total: $3650 with application fee.

Other payment plans available upon approval of School representatives 

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the Curriculum:

Our hybrid learning approach incorporates live sessions with self-study online learning modules. All classes are taught in English.

Live Group Practicum Coaching Sessions

Self-directed online video training classes with Knowledge Assessments
1:1 virtual Human Design session by a trained Human Design coach

Required Reading: The Confident Grief Coach by Patricia Sheveland

Free Office Hours on Zoom once a month for current students and alumni

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A pay-in-full discount is offered to all students who pay their tuition in full prior to class start date.

For the multi-payment option:

  • Deposit payment due upon enrollment.
  • First installment due by 1st of the month prior to class start date.
  • Second and third installments due by 1st of each month thereafter.

Students who fail to meet the payment deadlines in their payment plan are restricted from participating in the program until all outstanding financial obligations to the school are met.

The Confident Grief Coach School has a limited refund policy because we only accept students who have a clear commitment to completing their training and certification.

When you had your pre-enrollment interview, you knew that this was the program for you or you would not have signed up to begin with.

We trust that you made the right choice.

However, we do not want you to start the program if you decide you are unable to be fully committed due to life circumstances so we have a very limited refund policy.

We believe in you and are committed to your success. We will hold that space of success for you throughout the program and that is why our refund policy is structured in the following way:

  • For Cancellations made prior to program start date: Cancellation of a course must be made a minimum of ten (10) business days prior to the course to be eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made less than ten (10) days before the course (but prior to class start date) are not eligible for refund of the enrollment down payment but will be refunded any non-down payment fees previously paid by student. Written notice of cancellation shall be effective on the date the withdrawal is received by The Confident Grief Coach School. Refunds will be made within thirty (30) days following receipt of cancellation or withdrawal requests.
  • For cancellations requested after program start date: Because of the work we do, we do recognize that significant life-altering events can occur. Should this happen and interfere with you completing your course during your scheduled you may request a one-time transfer of your registration to another class. Requests are not guaranteed to be granted and will be reviewed by the Director of the School on a case-by-case basis.

At this time, we cannot process any other forms of financial aid but during your enrollment call, we will discuss other opportunities that you may find helpful to seek financial support to attend the program.

For organizations, a multi-person discount is available upon request.

Bundle Two Courses For Added Value!

Enroll in both The Confident Grief Coach and the Coaching Essentials programs at the same time and save $1,000!

The total bundle cost is $6,000 compared to the regular price of $7,000 when registering for the programs separately.

One-time Payment

  1. At the Time of Registration:

    $1,000 down payment ($500 per class) at the time of enrollment.

  2. When Each Course Begins:

    $2,500 per course, payable in one payment at the start of each class.

OR

Three Payment Option

  1. At the Time of Registration:

    $1,000 down payment ($500 per class) at the time of enrollment.

  2. When Each Course Begins:

    $900 per month for three months for each course, beginning when each class starts.

This exclusive offer makes it easier than ever to advance your grief coaching journey while saving on tuition.

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