Grieving is a highly individual experience; there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Understanding your Bereavement are one-off group sessions that takes place in-person and provides a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can talk about your loss and its impact, should you wish to. We will support you to gain some understanding about your feelings and what may help when navigating difficult days. 

The session is supported by trained bereavement volunteers with usually around 30 people who have also lost someone.  We do not invite people to the sessions based on the relationship to the person who has died, and we appreciate everyone’s circumstances are different, but we hope that you will find support and comfort in being with others.  

The facilitator welcomes the participants and introduces the session. The rest of the session will explore principles of grief and how they relate to you, as well as offering an opportunity to connect with others.

We know that group discussions can seem daunting, please be reassured that this is a safe and confidential space with other people who have experienced loss, many clients tell us how positive and comforting the group discussions have been. If you do not want to participate in this, please speak to a facilitator.

To conclude the session there will usually be a short grounding exercise to help you to relax and reduce any tension.

You are welcome to bring a family member or friend with you to the session.

After the session you will receive some materials and information that was discussed at the session.

Please note that there is free parking at the venue on a Saturday.

We look forward to you joining us soon.