“Incredibly professional. A moving and interesting presentation to members who had plenty of questions, answered with warmth and confidence. A useful and informative session.“
– Dr. Rachel Spacey, University Mental Health Advisors Network
“Thanks for facilitating conversations which have enhanced our knowledge and capacity to support our students and ourselves. Your delivery is knowledgeable, practical and compassionate.”
– Training participant, University of Leeds
Training
Our training programme provides compassionate learnings about grief and practical guidance for supporting students in times of need.
We deliver this as a half-day session for a group of up to 15 staff. We also offer introductory webinars, and are happy to work with you to find the best format.
We cover:
- The emotional, physical, social and practical impacts of loss.
- Specific issues faced by young adults and at university.
- Cultural considerations and international students.
- Complicated grief, including suicide loss.
- How to offer support and have sensitive conversations.
- Where to signpost for further help, and possible barriers.
- Protecting your own wellbeing while supporting others.
“This training is an invaluable tool for universities. It enables staff to begin to know what is useful in coming alongside students in grief and to feel supported through a very tricky topic.”
– Jenni Thomas OBE, founder of Child Bereavement UK
“You created a space where we felt safe to open up and empowered us to ask questions and contribute to discussions, helping us grow and learn together.”
Training participant
Workshops & Events
We can join you on campus or work remotely to deliver support for bereaved students and staff. Our goal is to create dynamic spaces that support people to better understand their experience, feel less alone, build tools for coping, and feel empowered through their grief journey.
This could look like:
- Guided workshops (series or one-off).
- Talk and film screening.
- A quiet drop-in space on campus.
“A moving exploration of grief and connection. You successfully united a room full of strangers through shared experience of one of the rawest parts of being human.”
– Film screening attendee
“I’ve stopped bottling things up. I’ve said more about how I really feel in a few hours than I have for years. It’s really helped me deal with things.”
– Workshop attendee