Childhood Bereavement Network
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Subscribers' events - November 2010

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1 November 2010

CREATIVE WAYS OF HELPING BEREAVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

A very practical workshop that aims to explore creative ways of helping children express themselves and communicate when someone important in their life is dying or has died
Target audience: suitable for all those whose work includes contact with bereaved children and families.
Venue: The Clare Foundation, Saunderton, Bucks
Contact: training@childbereavement.org.uk or 01494 568911

 

2 November 2010

ROAD TO RECOVERY: HELPING FAMILIES BEREAVED BY SUDDEN DEATH

From road crashes to drownings, from heart attacks to meningitis, from air disasters to terrorist attacks and deaths in war zones, sudden death tears apart families.  This event explores latest research and practitioner advice on care and support for these traumatically bereaved and vulnerable people.
Venue: National Motorcycle Museum Conference, Birmingham
Contact: admin@brake.org.uk or 01484 559909

 

3 November 2010

TEENAGERS AND BEREAVEMENT

A one day interactive workshop that aims to explore the experience of bereaved teenagers and identify ways to provide appropriate support.  Target audience: for all professionals who come into contact with bereaved teenagers in the course of their work, whether in the statutory or voluntary sector.
Venue: The Clare Foundation, Saunderton, Bucks
Contact: training@childbereavement.org.uk or 01494 568911

 

9 November 2010

WORKING WITH CHILDREN FACING LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT

This workshop aims to give participants an understanding of the issues for children aged 11 and under facing bereavement.  We will look at children's understanding of death and how they can be supported during the terminal illness of someone close to them.  We will also focus on enhancing skills and confidence in working with children who are bereaved.  This day will be of particular interest to: healthcare professionals; counsellors and bereavement services; social workers; school staff, teachers and educationalists; clergy.
Venue: St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham, London
Contact: education@stchristophers.org.uk or 020 8768 4656

 

10 November 2010

PROBLEMATIC, UNHEALTHY GRIEF - A DEBATE. 'PROLONGED GRIEF CAN BECOME A MENTAL DISORDER'

When does prolonged bereavement or complex grief become a 'mental disorder'? What are the manifestations of serious disorder and should psychiatric services be implemented? These are just some of the issues that will emerge on this Masterclass which takes the form of debate.
Venue: St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham, London
Contact: education@stchristophers.org.uk or 020 8768 4656

 

12 November 2010

GROUP WORK IN END OF LIFE CARE: HOW TO DO IT

This day is designed to consider the mixed economy of groups from one off meetings, short term focussed groups to therapeutic and maximising spontaneous group stimulants. The principles and practice of facilitating effective groups will be presented with case examples of a variety of groups commonly run in day, therapeutic and bereavement care. There will be a focus on the practical steps that need to be considered to run successful groups.  Learning outcomes:
- Understand the nature of group organisation and group work
- Appreciate the potential and power of the groups for change
- Apply ‘group as a vehicle’ to practical examples
Venue: St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham, London

Contact: education@stchristophers.org.uk or 020 8768 4656

 

17 November 2010

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER: SUPPORTING THEM THROUGH GRIEF

A one day workshop that aims to provide a depth of understanding of the needs of bereaved children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders, and the skills and resources required to provide appropriate care.  Target audience: for all professionals who come into contact with bereaved children and young people in the course of their work, whether in the statutory or voluntary sector.
Venue: The Clare Foundation, Saunderton, Bucks

Contact: training@childbereavement.org.uk or 01494 568911

 

18-19 November 2010

DEATH TODAY: TABLOID OR TABOO?  EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEREAVEMENT RESEARCH AND THE MEDIA

The Bereavement Research Forum are planning their 2010 conference around the theme of Death and bereavement in modern society. 
Venue: All Saints Pastoral Centre, London Colney, Hertfordshire

Contact: bereavementresearchforum@googlemail.com

 

25-26 November 2010

HANDLING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN END OF LIFE CARE

This two day course will be suitable for all health and social care professionals working in End of Life Care whatever the setting.
Venue: The Rowans Hospice, Waterlooville, Hampshire

Contact: 023 9223 8535

 

30 November 2010

UNDERSTANDING LOSS, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT

An introductory workshop which aims to provide information and guidance into what people have said they need when experiencing loss and grief. Target audience: suitable for anyone who may come into contact with people experiencing loss and grief.
Venue: The Clare Foundation, Saunderton, Bucks

Contact: training@childbereavement.org.uk or 01494 568911

 

 

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