Loss & Bereavement (UNISON MEMBERS ONLY)

By UNISON Cymru Learning

This workshop will give a better understanding of how bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve.

Date and time

Location

Online

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Highlights

2 hours, 30 minutes
Online

About this event

***Please note this training is available to UNISON Members only***

This training will give delegates a better understanding of how a bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve. It will explain what support people need when they are grieving and help overcome the barriers to talking about death, loss and grief.

The workshop is delivered with Zoom (online) over 2.5 hours. Delivered in partnership between UNISON Cymru and Cruse.

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants to broaden their understanding of loss and bereavement and gain skills to support those grieving in either their workplace or among friends and family.

Benefits of attending:

Gain a broader understanding of the grieving process by looking at current models and examples.
Understand why people grieve differently and the factors that influence how they grieve.
Explore the impact of loss and grief on individuals, friends, families and colleagues.
Improve knowledge of how to provide emotional and practical support to someone who is grieving.
Understand how to communicate effectively and compassionately with someone who is grieving.
Explore bereavement in context of faith and culture.
Develop confidence in talking about difficult and sensitive topics.
Be aware of the impact of supporting someone who is grieving and how to look after yourself.

IMPORTANT. Once you receive your email confirming you are booked on to this event you must then follow the instructions contained in the email which asks you to register with CRUSE. Failure to register with CRUSE means that you will not be forwarded the joining link to this event.

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Provider: Cruse

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This course is organised by UNISON Cymru, and is open to UNISON members only.

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Frequently asked questions

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Organized by

UNISON Cymru Learning

The UNISON Cymru Learning team are responsible for working with members, activists and branches to organise the delivery of the union's Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) project and our member learning activities in Wales.

We organise on courses, workshops and conferences aimed at building the skills and confidence of the public service workforce, working in partnership with our Branches, employers and specialist learning providers.

WULF courses are open to all public service workers living and/or working in Wales, and we welcome workers who are yet to join UNISON and members of other unions.

All our courses take you on a journey - exploring issues that impact you in your workplace, discussing ideas for how you and your colleagues might improve things, and provide opportunities for you to get involved in making change happen through your union and beyond.

We also recruit Union Learning Reps and provide public service workers across Wales with advice, guidance and signposting relating to their learning and development needs.