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14yrsProfessional practice
3,000+Sessions by your instructor
42Guided lessons
60daysMoney-back guarantee
The Transformation
Turn your steadiness in hard moments into work that feels meaningful
You were drawn to this because you're the one people call when something breaks. Solace turns that into a real, teachable skill.
Before
People come to you when someone dies. But you freeze — terrified of saying the wrong thing, so you say almost nothing.
After
You hold the space, let the grief speak, listen without fixing and help someone find the next small step — the same day.
Be the person who does not flinch
Turn compassion into a clear, repeatable method
Build a support practice that feels aligned
The Program
How it works — 3 steps
I
Read the lessons
8 short modules, on your phone.
II
Practise a reading on a real person
The workbook and reference guides guide every step.
III
Give your first full reading.
The scripts walk you through it, word for word.
The Method
The H.O.L.D.S. Method™
Our proprietary framework. One repeatable structure for every session — so you always know exactly what to do next.
H Holdmake it safe
O Openlet it speak
L Listenwithout fixing
D Dwellhonour the loss
S Stepfind the next one
Taught in Modules 5–6, drilled in the workbook — and only at Solace.
The Syllabus
The full curriculum
8 modules · 42 short lessons. Go entirely at your own pace.
01Foundations of Grief Support5 lessons
What grief support is — and what it isn't
How grief actually behaves, in plain words
Scope and ethics: when to refer out
By the end: you know what you offer, and its limits.
02What Not To Say6 lessons
The phrases that hurt, and why
Silence as an active skill
Sitting with what cannot be fixed
By the end: you can stay present without filling the silence.
03The Shapes of Loss6 lessons
Death, but also divorce, health and identity
Anticipatory and delayed grief
Grief that has no permission
By the end: you can recognise every shape of loss.
04Holding the Space6 lessons
Setting up a session that feels safe
Handling tears, anger and numbness
Looking after yourself in the room
By the end: you can hold a heavy session without absorbing it.
05Session Structure6 lessons
Opening, holding and closing a session
Pacing and gentle prompts
The H.O.L.D.S. Method™: Hold, Open, Listen, Dwell, Step
By the end: you can run a full session, in order, no freezing.
06Common Requests5 lessons
Anniversaries, holidays and firsts — the hard days
Supporting the practical chaos too
What to say — and what never to promise
By the end: you can support any common situation.
07Practice & Integration4 lessons
Practise sessions with willing friends
Getting honest feedback
Ethics and boundaries: what a supporter never claims
By the end: you can run a session from hello to goodbye.
08Becoming a Practitioner4 lessons
Pricing your first sessions
Where to post, what to say (with the Playbook)
Working with hospices, funeral homes and groups
By the end: your offer is live and ready to book.
The program doesn't stop at the skill — Module 8 and the First Client Playbook walk you from first lesson to first paying client.
The Practice
After the course
Professional grief support coach sessions typically go for $60–150. Here's the path the Playbook walks you through.
1
Practise on friends & family
Your first ten sessions cost nothing but time — and build real confidence.
2
Book your first paying reading
The Playbook covers pricing, where to post, and what to say.
3
Turn them into regulars
A clear reading brings people back — and brings their friends.
Market rates shown for context only. Individual results vary.
The Faculty
Meet your instructor
Marianne Vogel
Founder & Lead Instructor · Creator of the H.O.L.D.S. Method
Marianne has worked in this field for 14 years — over 3,000 sessions. They teach every module and wrote every page of the workbook. Their rule: a good session leaves someone clearer, calmer, and surer of their next step.
The Student Body
4.9
★★★★★
1,253 verified reviews
★★★★★
I finally trust myself
I'm the one people call, but I froze every time, terrified of saying the wrong thing. The H.O.L.D.S. Method gave me an order to follow. I finished the course and did my first paid session two weeks later.
Dana R., 34, Portland OR3 weeks ago
Reddit
★★★★★
Finally a curriculum that doesn't gatekeep behind a $2k paywall. The listening-without-fixing module alone is worth the $49. Finished on Sunday and ran a full session that night.
u/quiet_kat, Cleveland OHJun 2026
Instagram
★★★★★
Put Grief Support Coach in my bio and booked three friends-of-friends this week. The session script saved me from freezing on my first client.
@steady_jo5 days ago
★★★★★
Did it in a weekend
Started Saturday morning, finished the core course Sunday evening. The listening-without-fixing module is the secret weapon. I finally know what to actually do in a session.
Sasha T., 28, Brooklyn NYJul 2026
★★★★★
Better than my $497 shortlist
I almost paid $497 for another program. This one had the structure I needed plus the H.O.L.D.S. Method, which nobody else teaches. The workbook feels genuinely professional.
Priya M., 35, Austin TX2 weeks ago
Instagram
★★★★★
My first practice client went quiet and then thanked me — that's when I knew it landed. The First Client bonus actually walks you through what to say.
No. Module 1 starts at zero — no background needed. By the end you'll run full sessions.
Will I really be able to run sessions after this?
Yes — that's the whole point. You practise on real people from week one, the workbook shows you exactly what to do at each step, and the session scripts tell you what to say. By Module 8 you've already run full sessions.
Is this grief therapy?
No. This is grief support and companioning, not therapy. You hold space, listen and offer practical support — you never diagnose, treat complicated grief or depression, or replace a licensed therapist. The course teaches you exactly what to say, and when to refer out.
How is this different from a $497 program?
Same structured curriculum — without the overhead. Plus the H.O.L.D.S. Method™, which most $497 programs don't teach.
How long do I have access?
Forever. All modules, the workbook, the bonuses, and future updates — on any device.
What if I lose access, or the site goes down?
You can't lose it. Every lesson and the workbook are downloadable — yours to keep, even offline. Need help? support@solaceacademy.com
What if I get stuck on a lesson?
Write to support@solaceacademy.com — a real human answers. And the workbook walks every lesson step by step, so you're never guessing.
Can I actually charge for sessions after this?
Yes. The First Client Playbook shows you pricing, where to post, and what to say.
Enrollment Open — Class of 2026
By the end: confident, skilled — and ready for your first paying client.
What you have learned can become someone else's turning point. $49, one time. 60-day refund.
