Soaring Spirits International

All Widowed People Welcomed

Advanced Grief Literacy Certification

A Recognition of Commitment

This page honors professionals who have completed Soaring Spirits International’s Advanced Grief Literacy Certification.

This recognition reflects a meaningful investment of time, attention, and care. It represents a willingness to better understand the realities of widowhood, and to show up for widowed people with greater awareness, skill, and confidence.

What This Certification Represents

Professionals listed here have completed:

  • 14+ hours of specialized training
  • 13 certification exams (with a score of 80% or higher)
  • A comprehensive exploration of the lived experience of widowhood

This includes a deeper understanding of:

  • The complexity and stress of life after the death of a partner
  • The impact of grief on decision-making, communication, and daily function
  • The role professionals play in shaping early experiences after a death
  • Practical, compassionate approaches to working with widowed clients

This is not surface-level learning. It is a thoughtful commitment to doing this work differently.

Why This Matters

Widowhood is one of the most significant life stressors a person can experience. And yet, many professionals are never given the tools to understand what their clients are navigating.

The professionals recognized here have chosen to change that.

They have invested in learning how to:

  • Communicate clearly and directly
  • Reduce overwhelm during critical moments
  • Support decision-making with care and patience
  • Create experiences that feel respectful, grounded, and human

Their commitment makes a difference for the widowed people they serve today, and for those who will come to them in the future.

For Widowed People

If you are widowed, this page exists for you.

The professionals listed here have taken intentional steps to better understand your experience. While this is not an endorsement or guarantee, it is a signal that they have invested time and effort into learning how to show up in ways that are more thoughtful, informed, and supportive.

You deserve to be met with care.
You deserve to be understood.

For Professionals

Many professionals recognize, at some point, that technical expertise alone is not enough to support clients through life-altering events. Grief literacy fills that gap.

This certification is designed for professionals who want to:

  • Build trust with widowed clients
  • Navigate complex conversations with greater confidence
  • Provide care that is both effective and deeply human

This work matters. And it is learnable.

Learn more about becoming Advanced Grief Literacy Certified

Our Commitment to Integrity

This page is a recognition, not an endorsement.

Professionals listed here have completed the requirements for Advanced Grief Literacy Certification through Soaring Spirits International. Inclusion reflects completion of the program, not an evaluation of professional services.

To the professionals listed here—thank you. We are proud of the commitment you’ve made to growing in this work, and for the difference it will make for the widowed people you serve now and for those who will find their way to you in the future.