Become a Master Caregiving Facilitator
Lead both caregiving and grief support groups with confidence. Gain comprehensive training to create meaningful conversations and support family caregivers and those grieving loss.
$347
Investment in comprehensive facilitator training
20 CEUs
Continuing education available for healthcare professionals
Ongoing Access
Keep resources while your certification remains active
Program Overview
The Master Caregiving Facilitator™ training is a comprehensive 20-hour program that combines both Caregiving and Grief Facilitator training. With the right training and insights, you'll have everything you need to confidently lead meaningful conversations about caregiving, loss, and grieving.
This program is perfect for those who want to lead both caregiving and grief support groups in their workplace, those who want to provide excellent experiences for support group members, and those committed to leading the best support group meetings possible.
What's Included (20 Hours Total)
Caregiving Facilitator Training (10 Hours)
- 📚 Master Class: The Six Caregiving Stages (on-demand)
- 📚 Master Class: The Caregiving Fatigues (on-demand)
- 💬 Live Training: 4 hours of virtual facilitator training
- 🎯 Caregiving Wheels: Proprietary tools for group meetings
- 📅 12-Month Curriculum: Complete agenda for monthly meetings
- 👥 Participation: 2 hours in caregiving support groups
- 🎬 Host a Meeting: 1 live meeting on FB Live, TikTok, Instagram Live or Zoom
Grief Facilitator Training (10 Hours)
- 📚 Master Class: Grieving After Caregiving (on-demand)
- 📚 Master Class: The Art of Listening (on-demand)
- 💬 Live Training: 4 hours of virtual facilitator training
- 🎯 Caregiving Wheels: Proprietary tools for group meetings
- 🤝 Grief Support Skills: Navigate relationships and grief timelines
- 👥 Participation: 2 hours in grief support groups
- 🎬 Host a Meeting: 1 live meeting on FB Live, TikTok, Instagram Live or Zoom
Training Schedule
Caregiving Facilitator Live Training
When: Second Thursday at 11 a.m. ET or Fourth Thursday at 9 a.m. ET
Format: 4-hour virtual session via Zoom
Grief Facilitator Live Training
When: Second Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET
Format: 4-hour virtual session via Zoom
Self-Paced Content
Complete all Master Classes on your schedule. Watch archived courses at your own pace before joining live training.
Flexible Completion
Complete requirements on your timeline. You have 90 days after your training dates to finish all certification requirements.
What You'll Learn
This comprehensive training equips you with advanced facilitation skills across both caregiving and grief support:
Caregiving Facilitation Skills
- Understand the Six Caregiving Stages and Twelve Caregiving Fatigues
- Develop group guidelines for meaningful conversations
- Manage 9 challenging behaviors in support group settings
- Use proprietary Caregiving Wheels to deepen discussions
- Master facilitation techniques for effective group leadership
- Practice skills with fellow classmates in realistic scenarios
Grief Facilitation Skills
- Understand how relationships impact the grieving process
- Navigate grief timelines and emotional trajectories
- Manage 8 challenging behaviors in grief groups
- Use Caregiving Wheels for meaningful grief conversations
- Develop compassionate listening and support skills
- Create safe spaces for vulnerability and healing
Caregiving Wheels: Proprietary Tools You'll Use
One of the most valuable resources you'll receive is access to our proprietary Caregiving Wheels—specialized tools designed to deepen conversations and guide meaningful discussions in both your caregiving and grief support groups.
Healing Through Wheel
Guide individuals and groups through the healing process after loss. This wheel helps navigate the journey from grief to finding meaning and moving forward with hope.
My Finds Wheel
Help caregivers discover personal coping strategies and resources that work for them. This wheel supports conversations about what brings comfort, solace, and strength during challenging times.
💡 How You'll Use the Caregiving Wheels
- Launch Discussions: Use the Caregiving Wheels to prompt meaningful conversations during your group meetings
- Guide Group Flow: Each wheel provides a structured framework to keep conversations focused and productive
- Support Individual Conversations: Use these tools one-on-one with family members or colleagues discussing caregiving and grief
- Customize for Your Groups: Adapt the Caregiving Wheels to match your caregiving and grief group's specific needs and focus areas
- Build Over Time: Receive access to an expanding library of specialized Caregiving Wheels as new tools are developed
Certification Requirements
You'll become a Master Caregiving Facilitator™ after completing:
✓ Attend Live Training
Complete both 4-hour Caregiving and Grief Facilitator live training sessions.
✓ Complete Master Classes
Watch and complete all 4 Master Classes: Six Caregiving Stages, Caregiving Fatigues, Grieving After Caregiving, and Art of Listening.
✓ Pass All Exams
Pass exams for each Master Class to demonstrate understanding of key concepts.
✓ Participate in Support Groups
Spend 2 hours in caregiving support groups and 2 hours in grief support groups (online or in-person).
✓ Host Live Meetings
Host 2 live meetings on FB Live, TikTok, Instagram Live, or Zoom (one for each training focus).
✓ Earn Certificates
Receive certificates for each Master Class completed, plus your Master Caregiving Facilitator credential.
Timeline: You have 90 days after your training dates to complete all certification requirements. There's a $100 late fee if you complete requirements after 91 days.
Certification Renewal
Your Master Caregiving Facilitator™ certification is valid for two years. Here's how renewal works:
Renewal Requirements
- 💰 Pay $49 Renewal Fee
Biennial renewal investment to maintain your certification - ✅ Pass Renewal Exam
Demonstrate continued competency in facilitation skills - 👥 Host Support Group
Maintain active facilitation within the two-year renewal period
💎 Ongoing Access Benefit
As long as you maintain your certification through renewal, you retain unlimited access to all training materials, curriculum, tools, and resources—including all Master Class archives, Caregiving Wheels, and monthly curriculum.
This means you have a complete resource library at your fingertips to reference, refresh, and continue developing your facilitation skills throughout your career.
Your Opportunities as a Master Facilitator
Lead Dual Support Groups
Organize caregiving and grief support groups at your house of worship, employer, or community.
Improve Family Conversations
Communicate more effectively with family members about caregiving issues and grieving experiences.
Use Proprietary Tools
Deepen your conversations using exclusive Caregiving Wheels in group meetings and with family.
Build Community
Connect with other Master Caregiving Facilitators to receive ongoing support and share best practices.
Hear from Our Facilitators
Meet Your Trainer
Denise M. Brown
Your trainer is Denise M. Brown, founder of The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Denise has been leading caregiving support groups online and in the community since 1996 and facilitating workshops in workplaces since 1999.
She brings 30+ years of professional expertise and 35 years of personal caregiving experience to every training. Her commitment to understanding the caregiving experience ensures you learn from someone who truly understands what your group members are experiencing. As a workshop attendee said, Denise "is amazing at helping people and facilitating conversations."
Denise M. Brown
Founder & Trainer
30+ years of professional caregiving expertise. 2017 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and Time.
Continuing Education Credits Available
We've been approved to provide 20 continuing education hours for healthcare professionals who complete our Master Caregiving Facilitator™ training program. Credits are provided by the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois.
All 50 States
- Certified Dementia Practitioners®
- Certified Senior Advisors®
- Nurses
- Professional Coaches
- Social Workers
Illinois Only
- Counselor-Professional/Clinical
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Marriage and Family Counselor
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Occupational Therapist
- Physician
- Psychologist
- Physical Therapist
- Respiratory Therapist
Need credits for another profession? We're approved for healthcare professionals throughout the United States. Check the map from our CEU provider to see if your profession is included. Don't see yours? Email Denise to inquire about your profession.
Ready to Launch Your Master Facilitation Journey?
Comprehensive Master Caregiving Facilitator Training
Includes 20 hours of training (caregiving + grief), all Master Classes, Caregiving Wheels, curriculum, and community access. All virtual and flexible.
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