HELP IS ON IT'S WAY ...
There's a Reason
YOU'RE Here.
You know firsthand the heartbreak of loss. You've experienced pain and grief because of the death of someone you loved. Grief is always the death of something, - a relationship, dream, job, or pet. This
course is for anyone who yearns for hope, is weary and in need of soul restoration, is searching for a renewed sense of purpose, or is stuck in the grief process and can't find a way forward.
This course is also for anyone looking for tools to help support others on their grief journey. Together, we can make a difference for those in their darkest days, we can shine a light and point the way towards hope and healing.
me too
I'm a Father who
lost his daughter.
I too have personally experienced loss. I am a father who lost his daughter, Jackie, to a brain tumor at 5 years old. I understand how different our lives become after loss.
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WISH I COULD GIVE YOU A BIG HUG! This course is for the brokenhearted, those s who have been robbed of a loved one. Losing a loved one is one of the most formidable challenges you'll ever face but it is possible to navigate life without them and discover hope, meaning, and purpose in a way that honors their memory.
Jackie Page
WHO is this course for?
CARING people who want to help grieving people
The School of Grief Training is for you if you're looking for tools to coach others on their grief journey. You're in the right place if you are a counselor, therapist, administrator, teacher, school personnel, student, parent, coach, celebrant, pastor, or church staff, social worker, health care or mental health professional, hospice worker, first responder, law enforcement officer, or any other kind of helping professional. It's for anyone that has experienced loss and wants to help others grow.
DR. DAVID PAGE
Hi, I’m Dr. David Page - Pastor & Grief Educator
about
Dr. David Page is a renowned pastor, grief educator, funeral celebrant, and public speaker known for his expertise in grief and loss. His profound insights and compassionate approach to healing have made him a sought after expert in the field. His faith, along with his personal and professional experience, have taught him how to live a joyful and fulfilled life, even after loss.
He is the author of "The School of Grief: A Guide to Finding Hope, Meaning and Purpose After Loss." He started a Hope for Grief Community at Shepherd Church and teaches at conferences, churches and workshops around the country. Dave has two earned master’s degrees and a doctorate.
FIND HOPE AND HEALING – Transform Your Life with this Comprehensive Grief Training Course and learn how to compassionately and effectively coach others in GRIEF!
PASTOR & GRIEF EDUCATOR – Dave is a Care Pastor and Certified Grief Educator committed to providing the highest level of grief support through education, experience, and insights into the often unacknowledged rocky terrain of grief.
THE SCHOOL OF GRIEF COURSE was designed by grief specialist, Dr. David Page. The course brings Dr. Dave's unique methodology, tools and experience to help people navigate the challenges of grief in a compassionate way.
THE SCHOOL OF GRIEF COURSE 2026
THE GRIEF COURSE
Introducing
a pathway to healing and helping others
COURSE OUTLINE
Understanding GrieF: MODELS (4/21)
The Best & Worst Things to Say (4/28)
The Power of Witnessing Grief (5/5)
Feeling feelings & Facing Fears 5/12)
Releasing Your Burden of Guilt (5/19)
Growing larger through Loss (5/26)
Turning Your Pain into Purpose (6/2)
THE HOPE OF HEAVEN: AFTERLIFE (6/9)
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Each week, The Grief Course will cover an essential topic on the pathway to healing
“This course is AMAZING!”
It's invaluable not only for those experiencing grief but also for professionals who wish to help others.
Dave brings a unique perspective through his own experience of losing a child, his pastoral work, and his mission as a Grief Educator to support those navigating loss. I highly recommend this course for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the grieving process.
- CHERYL L - REAL ESTATE AGENT / the LYNCH GRoup
what'S INCLUDED IN THE course?
EXPECTATIONS
Weekly Live Teaching on Zoom by Dr. David Page to better understand grief and help others find peace
In-Person Teaching at Shepherd Church for a limited number of folks who signed up in advance for this option.
Private Training Website (davepagetraining.com) with all the resources you need to help yourself and others with their grief
PDF Worksheets to help you internalize the teaching in order to better help those you serve
BONUS: Guest Interviews including Kay Warren (Author), Cheryl Baker (Cofounder of Celebrate Recovery), Terra Pickett (Founder of Gloves for Grief), and Jerry Sittser (Author of A Grace Disguised). Some interviews will be live and some will be from previous Zoom interviews.
Move beyond the suffering to find hope, meaning and purpose after your loss
“This course is like a GPS for navigating the difficult terrain of grief, giving direction in the midst of loss. A real game changer. ”
This course and Dave's book, "The School of Grief," left me utterly speechless! The course hit me right in the feels, bringing me to tears while simultaneously infusing me with a newfound sense of hope. I use what I learned to better counsel grieving people and also in my messages.
- Dave w - Pastor @ Rocky hill church
“Perhaps a VOICE INSIDE OF YOU is WHISPERING and CALLING YOU to help others in grief ... LISTEN.”
— Dr. David Page
Join The School of Grief Course!
“Dave offers a deeply relatable and insightful course on the essential needs of grievers. I highly recommend it!”
Whether you are a grief counselor or navigating your own journey of loss, this grief program provides meaningful guidance. The balance of instruction and interactive labs fosters both learning and connection with the group. I look forward to sharing it with my own grief community.
- TERRA PICKETT - FOUNDER Of gloves FOR GRIEF
REAL RESULTS
REAL PEOPLE
Terry FIELDS - PASTOR
“This course is an absolute must for those who have suffered loss and want to help others.”
This course is better than any seminary course on grief. It's practical, yet scholarly. Take advantage of
all Dave provides in the course. You'll be glad you did.
DEBI ROONEY - INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
“This course did not disappoint! I feel much better equipped to counsel and help others.”
“This course was timely for me, as I recently lost my beloved husband, Rick.”
If you're looking for a way to better understand the grief journey so you can use it to comfort others, then this course is for you. I highly recommend it!
jane K - Prayer director
I recommend this course to others, especially those who deal with grief in their vocations. It provides an excellent practical toolkit to process personal grief and at the same time, equips one to help others.
“Dave has a gift of putting into words the language
of the soul...”
Through his Grief Course and writings, Dr. Dave taught me how to sit with, make space for, and honor my grief. He has a gift of putting into words the language of the soul and has helped me to articulate things that I felt deeply but couldn't find words to express and to live with my grief in new ways. I highly recommend taking his grief course.
MazVITA L - MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST
THE FAQ
What's The School of Grief Course include?
The School of Grief Course includes 8 weekly live Zoom teaching calls with Dr. David Page. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions you have about loss and grief. It also includes a few interviews with some grief experts.
What day and time do the sessions happen?
The 8 live Zoom teaching sessions are each Tuesday from 12:00-1:00 pm (PST); 3:00-4:00 pm (EST)
What if I miss a session?
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THANK YOU
We live in a grief illiterate society. As a Grief Educator and Pastor, I'm on a mission to change that by teaching about grief and equipping people with the necessary tools to comfort and guide those who are grieving.
We often don’t know what to say to those in pain, so I created a FREE eBook of the best and worst things to say to those in grief. Please sign below to download your free eBook on The Best & Worst Things to Say to those in grief.
The BEST & WORST THINGS TO SAY to those in grief
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VIDEOS
Brannon Shortt interviews Dr. David Page about his new book
why did you write a book about grief?
A live interview with Dr. Dave at Bayside Church about why he wrote his new book, "The School of Grief: A Guide to Finding Hope, Meaning and Purpose After Loss."
Rick Warren asks Dave to share
his testimony about Heaven
A TESTIMONY ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE
Dave shares about the loss of his 5 year old daughter, Jackie, and his testimony about heaven along with his future hope of being reunited with his daughter.
Dave teaches at Saddleback Church about Contentment
LEARNING HOW TO BE CONTENT IN LIFE?
Dave teaches on the subject of contentment at Saddleback Church. Learning to be content is especially difficult after you've experienced the loss of a loved one.
A recent interview w/Kay Warren regarding joy, sorrow and grief
Kay warren talks about life and grief
Kay Warren shares a significant principle regarding dealing with joy and sorrow in life. Kay knows firsthand about grief having lost her son (Matthew) over a decade ago.
