Comforting the Bereaved

Description

Explore strategies for helping the bereaved to navigate their way through their grief.

The workshop will explore grief theories, types of loss, normal bereavement along with strategies for helping the bereaved to navigate their way through their grief and will use presentations, group work, discussion and there will be opportunity to practice the principles introduced.

Objectives for the day include:

Who is the workshop aimed at?

Anyone wishing to increase in confidence when drawing alongside the bereaved, and would particularly benefit those working within a listening or pastoral care setting of any kind.

Facilitator - Sheila Rae

Sheila has been a volunteer with Quiet Waters Counselling, Listening & Training Service for 27 years where she leads, trains and supervises the bereavement listening team. She is a former board member and has, in the past, provided bereavement support within Addiewell Prison.

Sheila is an Elder in St Michael’s Parish Church, Linlithgow with a responsibility for leading, training and supervising the bereavement support team in post funeral visiting, face to face support and group support.

Cost
Early Bird - Standard £105 / Trainee Counsellor £85 until 3 March 2025
Thereafter - Standard £125 / Trainee Counsellor £105

NOTE: If booked via Cademy or Eventbrite, there is a booking fee which is non-refundable. Should you wish to avoid this fee, please download this booking form and email to audrey@greenwoodevents.co.uk.

Handouts and CPD certificate are included in the price.

Please note that a delegate space is not guaranteed until payment is received.

Maximum number: 20 - Take advantage of the early bird offer to avoid disappointment.

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Disclaimer
Workshops are provided by third parties. The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the speakers/facilitators are theirs alone. Greenwood Events make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or validity of any information presented or provided before and during workshops, and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its use.

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