YSJ Bereavement Café: Offers support and understanding for those navigating grief

Starting on Wednesday 13 March, at 1.00pm, York St John Communities Centre will be running a Café for bereaved people to help them understand what they are going through.

When you are bereaved of someone you loved, the emotions you feel can be confusing. Bereavement counsellors and other helpers will be there to listen to people’s stories. Each person’s grief is unique, but they will teach a little about the grief journey most people go through, and you may recognise yourself in what they say.

 

They also warmly welcome anyone interested in helping family and friends with their grief, as well as anyone interested in learning more about bereavement support. The café will then continue on the second Wednesday in alternate months. Anyone can join at any point and come for six sessions.

The group may not be helpful if your grief is recent and you know you would be very distressed in public. However, grief can take any of us by surprise. If you do get distressed, don’t worry. One of them will take you to a quiet space to talk.

 

They’ve also teamed up with Pets as Therapy, and Nikki their Centre Manager will be bringing along Nola to some of the drop-in sessions!