Parent Support Groups
We hold a range of regular support groups for parents, as detailed below. Please let us know if you are planning on attending any of the sessions so that we can make sure we have enough space to accommodate all.
Connect Coffee Morning
For parents of life-limited children and young people
Date: The last Friday of every month (term time only) – 25th January, 29th March, 26th April, 28th June, 26th July, 27th September, 25th October and 29th November 2019
Time: 10.00am – 12 noon
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK13 7BQ)
The Coffee Morning offers a chance to meet other parents who have a child with a life limiting and/or threatening illness in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We share coffee and cake, we chat, listen to each other, laugh together, share experiences and support one another. It is also a great chance to meet other local parents and make new friends. Children and young people welcome.
Bereavement Support Group
For parents that are bereaved of a child in the last twelve months
Date: The last Thursday of every month – 31st January, 28th February, 28th March, 25th April, 30th May, 27th June, 25th July, 19th August, 26th September, 31st October and 28th November 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK13 7BQ)
We first began this support group back in June 2017 for parents that have been bereaved of a child in the last twelve months, a chance for parents to come together in a safe space and support each other. We see this as a stepping stone to receiving support and have additional support in place for those parents who feel they want it. To protect little ears and hearts this group is for parents only.
Healing Hearts
For bereaved parents no matter how long or short your time of loss
At Reuben’s we understand your “miss” never leaves you, that time has no bearing on your journey. We also understand that some days, weeks, and months can be tougher than others. We formed this group for all bereaved parents, no matter how long or short your time of loss, and we leave the door open for you to come by and be with us as little or as often as you wish. We thank you for allowing us the opportunity to help you remember and rebuild. To protect little ears and hearts this group is for parents only.
Date: The first Thursday of every month – 3rd January, 7th February, 7th March, 4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November and 5th December 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK13 7BQ)
Please let us know if you are planning on attending any of our support groups so that we can make sure we have enough space to accommodate all. Please email support@reubensretreat.org or call on 01457 680023. Everyone is welcome and all groups are non-religious and multi-faith. Subject to funding we hope to increase our support groups in the coming months and years.
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