At Thrive, we hold a Bereavement Group for staff. This is facilitated by our trained psychologists or counsellors where we aim to support each other in grieving. Life after a bereavement can be a major challenge and many people find that it affects their wellbeing for a time after the loss. 

  •  What is a Bereavement Group? 

 A Bereavement Group is a time and place where you can talk about grief and loss. Sharing your own feelings and experiences with others can really help. We understand that sometimes you might be feeling the desire to withdraw and be apart from others. However, talking with other people in a confidential space, away from the rest of your life, can help lessen feelings of isolation, and can also help to normalise what you are going through. 

  •  What else do I need to know? 

The group is small and is held once a month in the afternoon for an hour and a half, with no more than six people attending each time. It is an open group, which means that new people can attend each month. 

  • What can I expect? 

An open group discussion and a space for reflection on grief, loss and bereavement. For example, we might talk over some of the following areas: 
• Physical and emotional impact of bereavement 
• Feeling lonely 
• Looking after yourself 
• Remembering the person lost 
• Anniversaries, birthdays and other significant dates 
• Finding meaning and living after the loss 

  • How do I join? 

You are welcome to join the group if you have referred yourself into Thrive and have already had a Triage appointment with us and provided that your bereavement occurred at least three months ago or longer.

For more information, contact the Thrive team at: stsft.thrive@nhs.net 

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