Dr. John Wilson, PhD.
Dr. John Wilson, PhD. John has specialised in bereavement and loss for 20 years, as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. He is author of Supporting People through Loss and Grief: An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners.
He completed his PhD in 2000 after six years of case study research with bereaved clients. John is a visiting research fellow at York St John University and Director of Bereavement Services at York St John University Counselling and Mental Health Clinic.
Since early March, John has taken a close interest in adapting the outcomes of his doctoral thesis to supporting clients bereaved of a loved one from Covid-19 and those bereaved from other causes during the lockdown.
With other counsellors he runs a closed support group on social media, for those bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Feedback from previous attendees
"Fabulous training! Interesting, informative and accessible. The theory was brought to life by John's own client material and personal experience. I can't recommend this highly enough!" - Leah C.
"I highly recommend John Wilson's Bereavement Training for Counsellors. His teaching is rich with personal experience and his deep knowledge of the subject is not only informative, it has effectively and pragmatically supported my counselling practice with clients." - Jeremy W.
"Excellent event and training that offers flexibility in what you can afford to be allowed to attend." - Gurbaksh K.
"This has been the most enjoyable and thought provoking workshop I've ever attended, worth every penny." - Sarah M.
"The content of this first week of the series was very informative and shared in such a benevolent manner that I am genuinely looking forward to the next one.
Grief is a very difficult topic but it was made manageable by the team delivering the training.
The use of break-out rooms is an invaluable opportunity to network with colleagues from a variety of models and from all over the world." - Florence N.
Testimonials
Excellent first session
Amanda Pontin
So much knowledge on the subject. Interesting and informative. John delivers in a relaxed style.
So much knowledge on the subject. Interesting and informative. John delivers in a relaxed style.
Read LessA very well handled introduction
Doris Badu
I find this training very informative and look forward to the subsequent trainings on the subject.
I find this training very informative and look forward to the subsequent trainings on the subject.
Read LessGreat course
Melanie Chesnokov
Excellent overview of current and past research and practice around bereavement and grief.
Excellent overview of current and past research and practice around bereavement and grief.
Read LessEmily Blyth
Massively enjoyed John's content and delivery. Very informative. Format was great and easy to access.
Massively enjoyed John's content and delivery. Very informative. Format was great and easy to access.
Read LessMichelle Gunn
Great week one....so informative!! cant wait for the rest....
Great week one....so informative!! cant wait for the rest....
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