Compassionate Friends Skills Workshop

What can I gain from this event?

A compassionate community is one in which everyone recognises that we all have a role in supporting each other, particularly during periods of crisis and loss. We want to create a community of Compassionate Friends across the areas where we deliver care to help dispel the myths about dying and bereavement, helping communities to be better informed and more confident in a having these conversations.

Who can attend?

Any healthcare professional or member of the public.

The main areas covered:

• Explaining what a Compassionate Community is.

• Interpersonal skills – how to use your listening skills, body language, spoken word and empathy.

• Dispelling the myths and taboos around talking about death and dying.

• How to start a conversation – questions to ask and potential responses to help you deal with the conversation.

• Considering your own networks within your community and how you could tap into these.

• Looking after yourself.

• Useful resources.

• Making your pledge to your community.