Grief Counseling Best Practices: A Delphi Study

Authors

Jillian M. Blueford, University of DenverFollow
Megan J. Doughty Shaine, Hood CollegeFollow
Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn, Idaho State UniversityFollow
Marcela Kepic, University of ArizonaFollow
Michael Kocet, University of Colorado DenverFollow
Katie Kostohryz Dr., Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
Sara Jean-Philippe, University of FloridaFollow
Jen R. Hartman, Hood CollegeFollow

Abstract

This Delphi study identifies expert-informed best practices in grief counseling to address current gaps in counselor education. Findings present essential competencies—knowledge, skills, and awareness—to guide ethical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed support for grieving individuals across diverse settings.

Author ORCID Identifier

Jillian Blueford - https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0044-0332

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Recommended Citation

Blueford, Jillian M.; Doughty Shaine, Megan J.; Doughty Horn, Elizabeth A.; Kepic, Marcela; Kocet, Michael; Kostohryz, Katie Dr.; Jean-Philippe, Sara; and Hartman, Jen R. (2026) "Grief Counseling Best Practices: A Delphi Study," Adultspan Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2161-0029.1220
Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/adsp/vol25/iss1/2