A Bereavement Information Event for professionals working with bereaved families.

Come join us for morning of evidence-based information designed to support professionals in the Southeast who work with bereaved families. as we navigate the journey of bereavement together. Our keynote speaker is Brid Carroll.

Originally from a teaching background Brid is a qualified Psychotherapist and Supervisor with a special interest in bereavement and loss. Brid holds a Degree in Counselling Psychotherapy from Middlesex University and a Masters in Bereavement Studies from RCSI Dublin and a Postgraduate Certificate in Childhood Bereavement from St. Christopher’s Hospice London. She holds a Certificate in the Sacred Art of Living and Dying. Brid has previously worked as Bereavement Liaison Officer with the HSE in the South East region.

She is presently working as a Bereavement Educator and Researcher helping with bereavement service evaluation, training and information development with various bereavement support organisations across Ireland. She is a contributor to the Irish Hospice Foundation’s workshop series and has co-ordinated the Professional Certificate in Children and Loss with the Royal College of Surgeons and the Irish Hospice Foundation for over 15 years until 2021.

Brid is currently the Chair of the Advisory Committee of the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network and a member of the Steering Committee of the Family Bereavement Network of Europe. She provides training, information talks and online webinars on grief and loss for professionals and bereaved parents throughout Ireland. Brid has accompanied many parents, families and children who are facing death or grieving the loss of their child, parent, partner or sibling over the past 30 years.

Whether you are looking for information, guidance, or resources, this event is for you.

Anam Cara is an all Island organisation that supports bereaved parents. Anam Cara's online and face to face services are available to all parents regardless of age or circumstances of their child's death and are available for as long as they are needed.

At Anam Cara we focus on the similarities of our loss rather than the differences, and have found a level of support and understanding that others cannot offer. What unites us is that we are all bereaved parents.

Cancer fund for Children is a registered charity in Ireland & Northern Ireland, dedicated to supporting children and young people impacted by Canter. They aim to ensure that no child faces cancer alone by providing emotional, social and therapeutic support to families including short breaks, community based support and individual support services. Their mission is to empower, connect and strengthen families, helping them cope with the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment

Cruse Bereavement is a national charity that provides emotional support, practical advice and information to bereaved people of all ages. Their confidential support is offered face to face, by telephone or online ensuring accessibility for everyone. They also operate a national helpline, and run specialised programs for those bereaved by suicide

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