Disclaimer and Support Statement for Sacred Grief Ceremonialist Training

The Sacred Grief Ceremonialist training is designed to offer supportive tools, guidance, and

community for individuals on their personal journey with grief. However, this program is not a

substitute for professional therapy or mental health services. Participants are encouraged to

seek appropriate therapeutic support if experiencing severe emotional distress, trauma, or

other mental health concerns. Healing Horizons have fully qualified councillors and can offer

subsidised treatments if you feel this is necessary. Dawn Kinsella is an Integral Eye

Movement Practitioner and fully qualified Hypnotherapist; sessions are by donation and

offered as a support mechanism if needed.

Please prioritise your well-being. Should any session evoke strong emotions, remember that

it is perfectly okay to pause, reflect, or reach out for additional support. Your experience is

personal, and we honour each individual's unique journey with respect and care.

Role of the Ceremonialist:

On graduation as a Sacred Grief Ceremonialist, Sacred Celebrants Academy advise you

that It is essential to clarify your role to clients by advising that, unless you are fully qualified,

you are not a licensed counsellor, psychotherapist, or trauma therapist. This distinction

should be made explicitly on your website, social media, or any other public platform to

ensure clients understand the scope of your services.

If you are not professionally qualified in counselling, psychotherapy, or trauma therapy, it is

important to refrain from offering therapeutic services during or after the ceremony. Sacred

Grief Ceremonialist work is focused on holding space, ritual, and honouring transitions,

rather than providing mental health or trauma-focused interventions.

Thank you for joining with an open heart. We are here to support you with

compassion and understanding as you navigate this path.