Parent Support Groups
Here at Reuben’s Retreat we have regular group support sessions.
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.
Connect Coffee Morning
Date: The last Friday of every month (term time only) – 25th January, 29th March, 26th April, 28th June, 26th July, 27th September, 25th October, 29th November 2019
Time: 10.00am – 12 noon
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s
The Coffee Morning offers a chance to meet other parents who have a child with a life limiting and life threatening illness in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
We share coffee and cake, chat together, listen to each other, laugh together, share experiences and support one another.
It is also a great chance to meet other local parents & make new friends.
Children welcome.
We run two different support groups:
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, 28th November 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s
In June 2017 we started a bereavement support group at The Lodge at Reuben’s in Glossop for parents that are 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 we have additional support in place for those parents who feel they want it.
It takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 6:30 pm – 8pm.
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
Here at Reuben’s, we understand your “miss” never leaves you. Time has no bearing on your journey. We also understand that some days, weeks, and months can be tougher than others. We have 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.
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, 5th December 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s
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.
Email: support@reubensretreat.org
Call Sally on : 01457 680023
Subject to funding we hope to increase our support groups in the coming months and years. Everyone is welcome all groups are non-religious and multi-faith.
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