What we’re about
Why do we need to talk about grief? Because we find it so difficult!
We don't know what to say, we're afraid of getting it wrong or upsetting someone.
So we end up putting our heads in the sand and saying nothing.Either that, or we fall back on platitudes that are supposed to make someone feel better.
'Time heals', 'He's in a better place', or anything staring with 'At least..' are some that might ring a bell. You may have said these things (I certainly have) - or had them said to you (me too). Do they help? Hmmm... But what else could we say?
If you are a griever or a friend wanting to support a loved one, come along and share your experiences and questions.
We'll explore the myths we've come to believe about grief and grieving and find some better ways we can deal with this most natural of life's experiences.
You'll learn what to say / what not to say, what to do / what not to do, and some important guidelines to help you - even when you, inevitably, get it 'wrong'.
We'll look different aspects of loss and grief, including:
- the expectations and beliefs we have about how long grieving should last.
- 'grief brain': what it is and how it impacts us.
- navigating anniversaries, Christmas, family and social events.
- secondary and hidden losses.