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The Certified Bereavement Practitioner non-refundable application fee is AUD $230 for non-members and AUD $150 for ACGB members. Source
Applicants not approved for the Certified Bereavement Practitioner credential can reapply once they satisfy the requirements or submit an appeal through the appeals process. Source
The Certified Bereavement Practitioner certification requires bi-annual renewal on the anniversary of its initial award. Source

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Crisis Intervention and Trauma Support · 7 cards Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Bereavement · 7 cards Cultural Competency · 7 cards Cultural Competency · 7 cards Cultural Competency · 7 cards Cultural Competency · 7 cards Ethics and Professional Practice in Bereavement Care · 7 cards Grief Counseling Techniques · 7 cards Grief Counseling Techniques · 7 cards Grief Counseling Techniques · 7 cards Grief Counseling Techniques · 7 cards Theories of Grief and Loss · 7 cards Assessment Methods · 6 cards Case Management · 6 cards CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement · 6 cards CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement · 6 cards CBP Child and Adolescent Bereavement · 6 cards CBP Complicated Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder · 6 cards CBP Complicated Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder · 6 cards CBP Complicated Grief and Prolonged Grief Disorder · 6 cards Crisis Intervention · 6 cards Cultural Competency · 6 cards Ethics and Boundaries · 6 cards Group Dynamics · 6 cards Therapeutic Techniques · 6 cards Treatment Planning · 6 cards Crisis Intervention and Trauma Support · 6 cards Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Bereavement · 6 cards Ethics and Professional Practice in Bereavement Care · 6 cards Grief Counseling Techniques · 6 cards

✍️ Sample CBP Questions & Answers

1. When informing a child about a death, best practice recommends using which type of language?

✓ Clear, honest, and age-appropriate language including the word 'died'

Using clear language like 'died' prevents confusion and magical thinking, which can be caused by common euphemisms like 'went to sleep.'

2. How does a cultural generalization differ from a stereotype in bereavement practice?

✓ A generalization is a starting point to be checked against the individual, while a stereotype is applied as a fixed conclusion

Generalizations can guide inquiry when tested against each person's actual beliefs, whereas stereotypes assume every member fits the pattern.

3. Which assessment tool is MOST widely used to measure prolonged or complicated grief symptom severity in clinical settings?

✓ Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (PG-13) / Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG)

The Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG) and the PG-13 are the most widely validated and clinically used instruments for assessing complicated and prolonged grief severity.

4. A school-based bereavement practitioner is designing a support group for grieving middle schoolers. Which format is MOST developmentally appropriate?

✓ Activity-based sessions that integrate verbal and nonverbal expression

Middle schoolers benefit from multimodal activities (art, movement, storytelling) that allow expression of grief in ways that match their developmental capacities.

5. A counselor grieving a recent personal loss finds herself tearful and distracted during client sessions. What is the most ethical step?

✓ Seek supervision or personal support and adjust her caseload if impaired

Ethics codes require practitioners to recognize personal impairment and take steps so client care is not harmed.

6. The FICA spiritual assessment tool developed by Christina Puchalski assesses which domains?

✓ Faith, Importance, Community, Address in care

FICA covers Faith and belief, Importance, Community, and how to Address spiritual needs in care.

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