No matter how hard we try it’s difficult to put ourselves in the position of someone else, yet understanding is necessary if we are to truly help someone in need, not least of all the bereaved. If we have been bereaved ourselves, or had another major loss, then that experience will be useful. We can also ask the individual concerned what they would like us to do. However, Christians equipping themselves to support the bereaved is really important as every situation is different and there is a lot of misunderstanding around. There are various ways of gaining good understanding but undertaking basic training can be particularly useful.
Training
The following pages provide training opportunities for:
- Bereavement support: a range of films and webinars, including supporting young people and those bereaved during the pandemic, as well as self care.
- The Bereavement Journey course: a range of films, webinars and practical experience to equip churches in running The Bereavement Journey course for their communities.
- Church Leader training: Bereavement Friendly Church webinar for leaders of The Bereavement Journey course and any church leader wanting to ensure their church is welcoming and accessible to bereaved people.