Should I train as a bereavement counsellor or not?

Question

Hi there,

I'm a nurse with 18 years experience and am thinking of joining Cruse and trainingas a bereavemnet counsellor.(course costs me 250 pounds plus study materials)

I tend to get quite emotionally involved with people so do you think I would be better not doing this course?

Answer 1

You have a lot of places you want to go, and a lot of ideas.  That is good, now look realistically, and stay at your job, and take a trip to Florida every other year.  Blessings          

Answer 2

If you can't keep a distance between you and them don't do it.If you can say, yes but just think of all the money you'll save on Christmas presents do it.

Answer 3

Hi

I took a general counselling qualification but found I was getting too emotionally involved. Empathy is essential but so is the ability to to put the problems out of your mind when you get home. I guess as a nurse you will be counselling automatically and you will know if you are able to do this. Bereavement counselling is a wonderful thing but I think it could be emotionally draining if you couldn't detach when you need to. Could you have an informal discussion with Cruse and put your concerns to them. I am sure they will be able to advise and to some extent assess you.

Answer 4

a counsellor that empathises is just what is needed..go for it you will be good at your job..

Answer 5

£250 is not a lot to go and find out.