Supporting a Healthy Bereavement

Course Details

Session 1 will look at ways to support families, carers and other significant people immediately prior to a death, and in the immediate aftermath. We will look at compassionate ways to maximise resources and effectiveness even in a busy clinical context.

Session 2 will look at strategies to set up a healthy bereavement in the longer term, even when long-term involvement with bereaved people may be limited.

Both sessions are delivered face-to-face in a group incorporating an element of group work.

Who is This Course for?

Clinical staff providing palliative care.

What Will the Course Cover?

• What ‘normal’ grief might look like
• Establishing continuing bonds with the deceased
• Resources to support wellbeing
• Local and national sources of support
• Supporting children and young people
• Risk factors for complex grief

Pre-Course Requirements

None.

How Will the Course be Taught?

Face-to-face delivery incorporating some group work and work in pairs.