Loss Matters is a free support programme for members of our local community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, and loss. The programme compounds taught elements with creative activities, scenarios, & space for the participants to share their stories. The essence of the programme is to allow people to explore the taboo of loss and the subsequent depths of grief that emerges when you have lost someone. It is an initiative which is community led, delivered with compassion, and understanding, whilst being evaluated using NHS guidelines on emotional health and well-being, individual resilience, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy mindfulness.
By its very nature, the programme has core elements, but individuals participating on the course find the sessions flexible enough to create a safe space in which to talk openly about the issues that they face both historically and currently. The purpose of the course is preventative and the aim is to accommodate the needs of the individual at the point of access. A listening ear, a cup of tea and a biscuit, as well as companionship as people navigate their way through life altering changes over which we have no control.
The following sessions are available to attend in 2025:
Monday Evening Sessions 7pm – 8.30pm
- 1st session of 6 weeks will run from June 2nd and finish on July 7th. 2nd session of 6 weeks will run from Sept 1st and finish on Oct 6th.
Wednesday Morning Sessions – 10.30am – 12pm
- 1st session of 6 weeks will run from July 9th and finish on Aug 13th. 2nd session of 6 weeks will run from Sept 10th and finish on Oct 15th.
The course takes place in a group setting which is led by fully trained volunteers.
