Talking about death and bereavement is hard. It can feel awkward or uncomfortable and sometimes, you just don’t know what to say, particularly if you haven't experience it yourself. To help you to support your friends, relatives, customers and colleagues now or to be better prepared for the future, we have designed a 'Grief, Loss and Bereavement Workshop' to help you to understand grief and loss, and to learn how to support bereaved people in your life, personally and at work.
Grief, Loss and Bereavement Workshops
Supporting a bereaved relative, friend, customer or colleague?
"I feel I will be better prepared to communicate and engage with people living with bereavement with all the information I have gained from todays training." Durham County Carers
The Willow Burn 'Grief, Loss and Bereavement' workshops delivered by our Family Support Co-Ordinator, will help you to understand how a person is affected by bereavement, how it impacts their life, the process of grieving, and give you an understanding of how to communicate effectively and knowing what to say and what not to say. As a result, we hope that you will feel more confident and better prepared to respond supportively when faced with meeting a bereaved person, at whatever stage of grief they are experiencing.
Who are the workshops for?
The workshops are for individuals, community groups and businesses who would like to fell better prepared to support friends and colleagues when they are bereaved.
How long does a workshop last?
The workshops last 3-4 hours dependent on engagement from the group.
Where do the workshops take place?
Our Family Support Co-Ordinator can deliver the workshops at Willow Burn or at the location of your business or group.
Is there a cost for the workshops?
From £250 for groups or enquire for prices for individuals.
For groups and businesses which aren't located in or don't operate in this area, there will be a small fee. Please contact Joanne at jsnowdon@willowburnhospice.org.uk or call her on: 01207 529 224 for further information.
With thanks to Derwent Valley Area Action Partnership for funding to start this project.
Your Stories
"The care is outstanding, the staff are wonderful. Nothing is a bother. I count myself blessed to be able to end my days in such a wonderful place."
"I cannot imagine a more caring & positive day - Lovely atmosphere, full of surprises!"
"Our family can never thank Willow Burn and the team enough for the amazing care and compassion our Mam received. We all take comfort in knowing Mam could not of been in a better place to spend her last days. For that we will be eternally grateful."
MCcrory Family
“How do I thank you all? Where do I begin? The care, love and support you showed my beautiful sister and also to our whole family was incredible. You are a superb team and you should be very proud of every shift you work. There aren’t enough words or big enough words to continue...so in the words of my sister...if the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘thank you’ that’ll be enough. Much love to you all ”
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