This workshop will help you to find ways to assist you when you are on your own and looks at some insights, strategies and reflections that Trish has found to be effective in navigating her grief after losing her seven-year-old son Thomas.
Read MoreWe all have our unique ways of coping with our loss. How do we learn to love ourselves and to let go, how do we learn to rest in the space of suffering and discomfort, how do we find ourselves and reconnect with our heart? This experiential workshop will introduce you to a Mindfulness Awareness Sitting practice through which you can learn to begin to allow yourself to rest in all that unfolds.
Read MoreHow do we connect, rebuild and acknowledge growth after loss? As adults, we may resist processing our grief because it is often associated with pain. It makes sense to want to escape, resist feeling our emotions, and just allow our subconscious to deal with grief.
But what happens when our inner-being rebels and demands our support and attention?
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The Compassionate Friends has a variety of resources available to bereaved parents. These include brochures, pamphlets, meeting centres around the state and a bi-monthly newsletter. We also have on-line videos and links to other sites.
The Compassionate Friends is open to all bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. It is also open to professionals or to anyone else who would like to offer their support. Phone (07)3540 9949.
TCF always needs volunteers. We need people to give their time to man stalls, assist with events or who are willing to join the board. Your skills will definitely be needed.
The national support line number is 1300 064 068 (24 hours). The Queensland office administration number is 07 3540 9949.
