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An iReach survey Irish Hospice Foundation commissioned in Decemeber 2023 gives an insight into Irish attitudes to death and grieving. The research (1,000 people) reveals that: 👉 1 in 2 people in Ireland struggle to know what to say to someone who's grieving. 👉 Only 3 in 10 of us feel that there are enough supports for those who are bereaved. 👉 3 in 4 of us believe family and friends are really important during the grieving process. National Grief Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of grief and the supports available, and provide an opportunity to discuss this typically uncomfortable subject. Learn more about this research and National Grief Awareness Week: https://lnkd.in/etrDKWXS #BeGriefAware #NGAW2024

We understand that grief often begins long before death. When a life-limiting diagnosis is given, grief can start and then increase during care and following a death. Our hospice teams are here to provide the following services to help ease the grieving process: • Support groups • One-on-one support • Family counseling • Phone support • Bereavement support newsletters • Memorial services Learn more about hospice care - https://lnkd.in/gwXvCFfK

Content note: a 50-page booklet with practical advice for bereaved families. - - - - - The sudden, unexpected death of a baby or child is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family. It also triggers a ‘Joint Agency Response’ which can last 12mth or more, involving many professionals. No family should have to face these difficult and unfamiliar experiences alone. - Our bereavement support helpline* is open 365 days of the year, but we also have a free 50-page booklet to prepare them for what lies ahead. It contains information on who they’ll come into contact with and what investigations might need to take place. There are also stories and quotes from families who have already taken steps along this road. - If you or someone you know would benefit from this booklet, we invite you to download a free copy here: https://bit.ly/4cmRq6C - *Helpline details: 0808 802 6868 | Open Mon-Fri (10am-2pm) and Sat-Sun (6-10pm) | Or email support@lullabytrust.org.uk

Did you know hospice care includes bereavement services for families? 💙 Coping with loss is never easy, and our team is here to support you through every step of the grieving process. From counseling to support groups, we’re dedicated to helping you heal. You don’t have to face it alone. 🌿 #HospiceCare #BereavementSupport #GriefCounseling #LegacyHospice #HealingTogether #CompassionateCare

The loss of a baby or child can cause unimaginable grief. According to Child Bereavement UK, more than 6,000 babies and children were stillborn or died under 16 years of age in 2021. That’s thousands of families who have to try and come to terms with a terrible loss. In our latest blog, we look at coping with the loss of a child, strategies for navigating those early days, and how therapy can help if you are a bereaved parent. https://lnkd.in/epemVw-B #grief #bereavement

💢 The Grief Connect Young Widowed Support Group has now been launched to provide young widowed people across Australia (not only WA) with grief and bereavement support. 💢The group is a peer support group, members supporting members along their grief journey. The sharing and the power of the 'I get it, me too' that happens in the group, normalises the widowed experience. 💢After Nathan died in 2018, I was 38 and had 2 small children. My youngest was 2 years old. Connecting with other widowed people when I founded the group was life changing. It helped me realise that life wasn't over, like it felt it was. That there were others out there like me managing to take one day at a time and surviving through horrendous tragedy, and the connections gave me a sense hope to keep going. 💢If you know a young widowed person, please let them know that our group exists online, and also group members can arrange face to face catch ups in their region. 💢Sharing information and letting people know that support is out there is so important. Connections through peer support really make the difference. 💢The Grief Connect Over 55s Widowed Support Group is also available across Australia. 💢The Grief Connect website below holds the links to the free, Grief Connect Widowed Support Groups. Share amongst your networks. 💢Grief Connect. No one grieves alone. Grief Connect Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Edith Cowan University AgriFutures Australia CBH Group Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development CBH Group Rural, Regional, Remote Women's Network of WA https://lnkd.in/gPZ5mUXT

During this Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, we continue to acknowledge the challenges and heartache that our bereaved parents face daily after the unimaginable loss of their child(ren). We also want to raise awareness about the importance of empathy from those supporting the bereaved. Many bereaved parents have shared accounts of unhelpful comments from their support networks. Our society is not well-versed in grief, and these comments often come from a place of discomfort, awkwardness, or lack of knowledge. This RSA short is a light-hearted way to explain the difference between “Empathy” and "Sympathy”. Some important things to remember: • Cliches or silver linings are never helpful. • Don’t rush their grief. • Don’t tell them what they should feel or do. • Don’t try to fix them. If you’re a bereaved parent, share this with your support network as a gentle, light-hearted reminder. https://lnkd.in/gczXj8Df #ambernt #besideyouingrief #saytheirname #conversationsthatmatter #bereavedparentawarenessmonth #childlosssupport #neverforgotten #empathy

Today is National Trivia Day. Let’s test your knowledge. For some fun, we have a question for you to try and answer. Clue for correct answer: Grief support is available for the surviving family members up to a year after the patient’s death. Social workers are available to assist families in navigating services after the patient dies – such as connecting the family with bereavement resources or providing information about survivor benefits. 1. https://lnkd.in/gWMD7J3

Grief Care education is so important. The more you know the better you can serve families. How can I help you support grieving families? Schedule a complimentary consultation with me. https://lnkd.in/d3tbC_hz

Grief is a journey that never truly ends, even after the passing of a loved one. That's why bereavement support is so important for those left behind. Did you know that this support is valid for up to 13 months or even more if needed? It's never too late to seek help and find comfort in the midst of loss. #bereavementsupport #griefjourney #nevertoolate #MelodiaHospice #HospiceAndPalliativeCare #comfortcare #compassionatecare