Grief and bereavement support

What is bereavement?

Bereavement is the period of grief and adjustment following the death of someone close.

It can bring many emotions – sadness, anger, confusion – and may affect your sleep, appetite, and energy. These feelings are normal, and you don’t have to face them alone.

Bereavement support services

As well as one-to-one counselling, we also run the following sessions to help you cope with grief:

Bereavement café

Taking place every month at our Therapy & Wellbeing Centre, this is a relaxed drop-in group to anyone in Stafford and surrounding areas. Come along for a cuppa and chat to others who’ve been bereaved by an incurable illness.

No booking required.

Time: 1.30 – 3.00 pm

Location: Therapy & Wellbeing Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, ST16 3SB.

Bereavement group

Our friendly, relaxed bereavement group runs at regular times throughout the year.

Each group lasts six weeks and is for anyone over 18 who’s experienced the death of a loved one more than 12 weeks ago.

Your loved one doesn’t need to have been cared for by our charity, but the group is for those who have lost someone to an incurable illness.

The sessions include gentle discussions and activities with a different theme each week. We talk about the impact of grief, what self-care means to you, and how feelings and emotions can be expressed. There’s time to share your experiences if you wish, and to listen to others who understand.

Our aim is to give you a safe, caring space to meet others who’ve been bereaved and to feel supported. We keep groups small – up to 10 people – so they stay personal and comforting.

Why 12 weeks?

Grief can feel very raw in the first few weeks after someone dies, and there’s often a lot to manage, like planning the funeral and handling practical matters.

Waiting at least 12 weeks gives you time for those early steps and means the group is less overwhelming. When you feel ready, we’re here to support you.

Memorial service

We hold a memorial service every two months at our Therapy & Wellbeing Centre for families to come together and remember loved ones.

Memorial service information

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