Grief is a universal experience, yet its impact and how we support those affected can vary greatly. This comprehensive half-day workshop offers an in-depth understanding of bereavement and grief, equipping you with essential skills to provide sensitive and effective support to both adults and children.

This workshop is ideal for anyone who interacts with or wishes to better support individuals experiencing grief, including:

• Healthcare professionals
• Counsellors and therapists
• Social workers
• Charity and community support workers
• Educators and youth workers
• HR professionals and line managers
• Family members and friends who want to offer informed support
• Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of grief and loss.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Gain a foundational understanding of what bereavement and grief entail, including how it impacts different age groups.
• Learn practical strategies for offering immediate and ongoing support to bereaved adults, managing challenging emotions, and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Develop confidence in talking about death with children and implementing effective resources to support young people through loss, including around difficult anniversaries.
• Identify indicators of complicated grief and understand how stigmatised deaths, like suicide, can impact the grieving process, along with pathways to specialist support.
• Recognise the crucial link between grief and mental health, learning how to protect your own well-being and support colleagues or peers navigating challenging situations.
• Participate in an open forum to discuss best practices and explore moving forward with compassionate bereavement support.

Join us to enhance your capacity to support those experiencing loss, fostering a more empathetic and understanding community.