What can I gain from attending?
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.
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.
Who can attend?
Any healthcare professional or member of the public.
