Getting ready to begin another Bereavement Journey

Bereavement journey sessions are due to start again August at That Meeting Space.

The Bereavement Journey comprises of six sessions using videos and group discussion where people can contribute if they feel able but are never pressurised to do so.

There is a seventh optional session that has been well received, dealing with Questions of Faith in Bereavement.

Organiser John Firth who administers That Meeting Space, said, “Experiencing the loss of a family member or friend can leave a hurt deep in our hearts. It sometimes seems as though everyone else is just getting on with life, not understanding that for the bereaved, life has changed forever. Facing others’ expectation that ‘It’s time to move on’ can be extremely difficult to manage.

“For many who have suffered bereavement and struggled to work out how to navigate their life alone, The Bereavement Journey by AtaLoss (ataloss.org) has proved to be an amazing resource to help people navigate their own bereavement journey.

“We are pleased to be able to offer this course again, weekly, beginning on Tuesday August 8th at 7pm at That Meeting Space. Discovering the immense need of people who have suffered the trauma of bereavement, we have run six Bereavement Journey courses over the last 18 months, helping dozens of people to find the tools they needed to support their own bereavement journey.”

Here are a few of their thoughts about the course:

“After discussing my mental health with my doctor, I was introduced to a social prescriber who introduced me to the Bereavement Journey.  The course turned me around from darkness to light, so great was the change.”

“When I started the Bereavement Journey, I had no idea how I would climb the high mountain ahead of me. Throughout the course I realised I didn’t need to climb it. It helped me see the road around the bottom of it.”

“Since the course I have got myself a lot of friends, who have been through the grief of losing someone very close. I’ve also been introduced to lots of groups which help to keep my spirit going.”

John said, “If you would like to chat about whether the Bereavement Journey is right for you, or need someone to talk to, just come to the drop in at That Meeting Space on a Tuesday morning between 10.30am and 12noon. There are always friendly faces there.”

The cost for the course and the materials is £20.

If you would like more details, or to register for the course, please call John Firth at 07389 866714 or email thatmeetingspace@ gmail.com or visit the Facebook page @thatmeetingspace