OVERVIEW

This training will give delegates a better understanding of how a bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve. It will explain what support people need when they are grieving and help overcome the barriers to talking about death, loss and grief.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of loss and bereavement and gain skills to support those grieving in either their workplace or among friends and family.

KEY FACTS

• NCS quality checked course
• Course length: 2 ½ hours
• Virtual delivery: mic & webcam recommended for delegates.
• Max delegates: 15
• Cost: £75 (inc VAT)
• Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
• Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Gain a broader understanding of the grieving process by looking at current models and examples.

• Understand why people grieve differently and the factors that influence how they grieve.

• Explore the impact of loss and grief on individuals, friends, families and colleagues.

• Improve knowledge of how to provide emotional and practical support to someone who is grieving.

• Understand how to communicate effectively and compassionately with someone who is grieving.

• Explore bereavement in context of faith and culture.

• Develop confidence in talking about difficult and sensitive topics.

• Be aware of the impact of supporting someone who is grieving and how to look after yourself.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING

“I feel much more confident talking about bereavement and have already utilised some of the training. A really useful course” Sarah – Libraries Unlimited

“The workshop explained the grieving process very well and gave models about grief which were a very good way of explaining the process. The trainer was very calm, approachable and listened to the comments we all had” Police Officer – Surrey Police

COURSE FORMAT

Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.

WHY CRUSE

Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK’s leading bereavement charity, reaching over 100,000 people each year. We help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning and provide training and consultancy to a range of organisations. We partner with Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland to provide support for the whole of the UK.

ADDITIONAL PURCHASE OPTIONS

If you would like to book a group training session for your organisation, please click here.

Any profit generated from the sales of our services is reinvested back into our work to support the bereaved.