The Bereavement Journey

The Bereavement Journey

We realise that grief can be very painful and the Bereavement Journey has been designed to validate every person’s experience and help them feel safe. There is no expectation to say or do anything. Participants make their own decisions about what feels right for them and they do their own grief work.

To maximise the benefit, we recommend attendance at all the 6 main sessions and that a trusted person is found to check in with after each session.

The material ends with Session 6 and the 7th Session is optional for those who wish to explore spiritual questions which often arise in bereavement, or just listen to a Christian perspective. Feedback over the years is that this session helps people of all backgrounds, whatever their faith or none.

The Bereavement Journey was developed at Holy Trinity Brompton and is a tried and tested way to help people of any background bereaved in any way.  It offers 15 films to be used over 7 sessions, online or in person, usually offered weekly, and sometimes with a light meal or refreshments.  Participants do their own grief work, facilitated by volunteers. 

Topics include 

• Attachment, separation and loss
• The impact and pain of bereavement
• Anger and guilt
• Coping with others’ reactions
• Adjusting to change
• Delayed and suppressed grief
• Moving forward healthily 

Our current course running at St. Columba's is fully subscribed. If you would like to register for an upcoming course, please contact our Minister using one of the links below.