The Bereavement Journey

Please note that this course has now begun so it is no longer possible to book on. This information is just for info for those attending the course and so others can see how it works.

Runs Monday evenings for seven weeks, starting 9th September

7.30-9.30pm in Warehouse 7

£10 per person to cover course materials

Grief can be very painful and all of us will be affected by it at some point in our lives. The Bereavement Journey is a seven-session course starting on 9thSeptember and is suitable for anyone aged 18+ who has lost someone important at any point in their life.

Each week we’ll watch a series of short videos and then there will be space for discussion in small groups. The material is designed to validate each person’s experience of grief and help them feel safe as they explore their loss. There is no expectation to say or do anything so participants can make their own decisions about what feels right for them. To maximise the benefit, we recommend attendance at all the six main sessions and that a trusted person is found to check in with after each session. The seventh session is optional and is for those who would like to explore spiritual questions which often arise in bereavement, or just listen to a Christian perspective. Feedback over the years is that this session helps people of all backgrounds, whatever their faith or none.

Topics covered

  • Attachment, separation and loss

  • The impact and pain of bereavement

  • Anger and guilt

  • Coping with others’ reactions

  • Adjusting to change

  • Delayed and suppressed grief

  • Moving forward healthily

Dates:

9th September
16th September
23rd September
30th September
7th October
14th October
21st October