BEREAVEMENT IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
A conference for bereavement visitors, counsellors, clergy, family support workers, healthcare professionals, community leaders, teachers and learning support assistants.
Wednesday 30th October 2024
10.00am – 3.30pm
Emmanuel Church, High Street, Northwood, Middx HA6 1AS
Keynote Speaker: Dr Alison Penny MBE
Alison is Director of the Childhood Bereavement Network, the hub for those working with bereaved children and young people across the UK. She is also Coordinator of the National Bereavement Alliance, a strategic collaboration of organisations and individuals working with bereaved people in England. She keeps the sector updated with relevant developments, and helps the field to develop consensus on key policy and practice topics, contributing to gains in national policy in bereaved people’s interests. Alison has a particular interest in supporting bereavement services to demonstrate the effectiveness of their work and has recently been awarded a PhD in this area. She is an editor of the peer-review journal Bereavement and a member of the International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement.
Outline Programme
9.30 am Arrivals and Registration (Tea & Coffee available)
10.00 am Welcome and Introduction
10.10 am Keynote Speaker: Dr Alison Penny MBE followed by Q & A
11.10 am Tea/Coffee Break
11.40 am Breakout Groups (1)
12.50 pm Lunch
1.50 pm Breakout Groups (2)
3.00 pm Top Tips from the Break-out Groups
3.15 pm Reflection and Close
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Breakout Groups
A) The Bereavement Journey – What is this seven week course and how does it support bereaved adults?
B) How Faith can influence Bereavement – Be part of a discussion with members of different religions to see how faith can influence bereavement.
C) Safe Online Support Groups for those Bereaved by Suicide – Find out more about ‘Facing the Future’ ; a Samaritans’ Outreach project supporting those bereaved by suicide.
D) Preparing for a loved one’s End of Life (Anticipatory Grief) – Develop your understanding of anticipatory grief and how it might manifest in people’s behaviour.
E) Beginnings, Endings and Boundaries – These are often some of the challenges facing anyone who is supporting bereaved people.
F) Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People – Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
Delegates will be able to attend TWO Breakout Groups (see Conference Flyer for more details)
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Conference fee
Early Bird booking before 31st August
£70.00 (£50.00 Special rate for Bereavement Care Corporate / Individual members)
Standard Booking from 1st September
£80.00 (£55.00 Special rate for Bereavement Care Corporate / Individual members)
Student Rate (on application)
How to book
Please complete the Application Form and return it to: Conference Bookings, Bereavement Care, The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow HA1 4HZ
You can also book your place by e-mail by downloading the Application Form and e-mailing it to: admin@bereavementcareandsupport.co.uk
Full payment should accompany all bookings. You can make payment by bank transfer (payment details on Application Form), or send your cheque by post with your application