Grief Insights Week

12 - 12.30pm : UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING BEREAVED CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES

Join us for an insightful 30-minute session with Mrs. Sue Challenor, an expert in bereavement support and relationship counselling, as part of our Grief Insights Week. This webinar will delve into the often-overlooked topic of children and young people's experiences with grief, providing a comprehensive understanding of their unique challenges and needs.

Presenter: Mrs. Sue Challenor, B.Ed (Hons), MSc, MNCPS, Senior Relationship Counsellor and Cruse Bereavement Care Trainer

1:30 - 2pm : TIPS ON SUPPORTING A GRIEVING COLLEAGUE


Presenter: Emily Cummin, CEO of Untangle Grief

Knowing what to say to a grieving colleague can be tough. Everyone has different needs and many of us are fearful of saying the wrong thing. But, how we’re treated by our colleagues is crucial - 90% of Untangle Grief members said they felt differently about their job after a bereavement, with many considering leaving their role when not supported by their workplace.

With over 35,000 minutes of grief support-group facilitation under her belt, including hosting a ‘bereavement in the workplace’ discussion group, Emily shares tips on supporting a grieving colleague.

12:30-1pm : A MANAGERS GUIDE TO GRIEF IN THE WORKPLACE

Understanding and responding to grief is a critical skill for managers, as it can profoundly affect employees and the overall workplace atmosphere. This session aims to equip managers with essential knowledge and tools to support their teams with empathy and effectiveness during times of loss.

Presenter: Mary Anne, Counsellor & Cruse Bereavement Volunteer and Trainer

10am - 11am : GRIEF IN THE WORKPLACE - CREATING COMPASSIONATE WORKPLACES

We're pleased to be hosting this 1 hour session during National Grief Awareness Week which will inform how you manage bereavement in the workplace and how your response can have a positive impact on employee wellbeing.

Presenters: Alison Winter - Corporate Partnerships Manager, Cruse Bereavement / Thrive at Work Wellbeing Programme,

2 - 2:30pm : AN INTRODUCTION TO GRIEF FIRST AID

As part of our Grief Insights Week, we are excited to present a special 30-minute session on 'Grief First Aid,' delivered by one of the course's creators, Kirsty Slack. This session, scheduled for Day 2 of the week, offers an insightful overview of our new initiative, Grief First Aid, and its critical role in the workplace.

12:30 - 1pm : GRIEF - JOURNEYING WITH SUICIDE LOSS AND GRIEF

Join Martin Roddis in this poignant 30-minute session as we navigate the challenging terrain of suicide loss and grief. Often likened to walking barefoot through a room of broken glass, understanding and supporting those bereaved by suicide requires sensitivity, knowledge, and skill – all of which this webinar aims to impart.

Presenter: Martin Roddis, Grief volunteer, Educator and Therapist Elephants in Rooms & Cruse Bereavement Support

2 - 2:30pm : GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE - USING GRIEF FIRST AID TO SUPPORT GRIEVING POLICE OFFICERS AND STAFF

Learn how Greater Manchester Police are implementing Grief First Aid training to support their staff and officers who experience a bereavement.

Presenter: Samantha Martin: Reviewer and IM Wellbeing SPOC & Peer Supporter at Greater Manchester Police, Cruse bereavement volunteer

7pm : CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

**Special Event** 30 tickets available – £15 pp Creative Writing Workshop In this interactive online writing workshop, participants will read, discuss and write grief poetry. They will learn creative writing tools and techniques to help them process, articulate and share their loss.

The workshop will be led by James McDermott.