2 POWERFUL PROGRAMS
#1 Best Christian Grief Coach Certification" (2023, 2024, 2025)
- The Lifecoach Magazine
Customized Program Tracks To Become a Certified Joy-Focused Grief Coach and Transform Lives
At Grief Coach University, we offer 2 powerful certification programs, designed to meet you exactly where you are — and take you where you’re called to be.
Whether you want to support others through grief in your personal ministry / career, or start a thriving grief coaching practice, we have the right program for you.
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Specialist Track
Certified Joy Restoration Specialist Coach
If you feel called to support others through their grief journey — in your church, workplace, volunteer ministry, or counseling setting — but you don’t plan to start your own grief coaching business, the Certified Joy Restoration Specialist Coach program is perfect for you.
You'll receive full professional training in grief recovery methods, transformational coaching techniques, and trauma-informed care to skillfully guide others from heartbreak to hope.
Tuition: $1,797
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Professional Practice Track
Certified Christian Grief Coach /
Joy Restoration Coach
If you want everything the Specialist program offers plus the tools to launch your own Christian grief coaching business or ministry — this is your path.
You’ll receive the same elite training in grief support plus specialized business and marketing training to help you create, build, and grow your practice successfully.
When you choose the Certified Christian Grief Coach path, you're not just gaining skills — you're stepping into a higher calling. With dual certifications, exclusive licensing, and professional tools, you’ll be prepared to bring healing, hope, and lasting change to countless lives.
This premium program also includes valuable bonuses to establish your credibility and visibility fast:
- Listing in our Coach Referral Database
- Complimentary Press Release Announcing Your Business
- Customizable Brochure and Business Card Templates
- Professional Networking Community Access
- Elegant Logos to Elevate Your Professional Brand
- Official Recognition and Endorsements
Everything you need to begin serving and earning with confidence is included.
Tuition: $3,597
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Become a Certified Grief Coach and Transform Lives
At Grief Coach University, we offer two powerful certification programs, designed to meet you exactly where
you are — and take you where you’re called to be.
Whether you want to support others through grief in your personal ministry, career, or start a thriving
grief coaching practice, we have the right program for you.
*Professional Recognition and Endorsement
When you complete the Certified Christian Grief Coach / Joy Restoration Coach program, you don't just receive a certificate — you earn formal recognition and professional endorsement from Grief Coach University. This distinction means you have successfully completed advanced training in grief support, trauma-informed care, and Christian grief coaching methods.
You will be authorized to use the Certified Christian Grief Coach title and display the official GCU logos, signaling your credibility to clients, churches, ministries, and the public. Our endorsement empowers you to confidently market your services, pursue speaking opportunities, and establish yourself as a trusted Christian grief coaching professional. It’s more than a credential — it’s your bridge to greater influence, impact, and opportunity.
Why This Matters for You:
As a Certified Christian Grief Coach , Joy Restoration Coach, you'll immediately stand apart from untrained "coaches" who lack professional credibility. You won’t just have skills — you’ll have the endorsement of a respected, faith-centered institution behind you. When someone asks, "Who trained you?" or "Are you certified?", you'll be able to answer with pride and confidence, knowing you represent excellence and integrity.
You’ll also be authorized to display Grief Coach University’s official logos on your website, business cards, social media, and more — powerful symbols that build instant trust and credibility. This isn’t just about having a title. It’s about equipping you to fulfill your calling with confidence, authority, and the professional presence you need to open doors and impact more lives.
** Kindly note:
The Grief Support Specialist Coach will be trained in and permitted to use the 7-Step Happiness by Choice Method, however not licensed for business promotional purposes.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
He comforts us in all our troubles, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of
grief or despair, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
(CSB paraphrased)
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