Family Support Groups
We hold a range of regular support groups for parents and families, 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 the kettle on ready.
You can also keep up to date on our Facebook events page.
Coffee Connect morning
For parents of life-limited children and young people
Dates: The last Friday of every month – Jan 31st, Feb 28th, March 27th, April 24th, May 29th, June 26th, July 31st, August 28th, September 25th, Oct 30th, November 27th
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
Dates: The last Thursday of every month – Jan 30th, Feb 27th, March 26th, April 30th, May 28th, June 25th, July 30th, August 27th, September 24th, Oct 29th, Nov 26th
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.
Dates: The first Thursday of every month – January 2nd, February 6th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, Nov 5th, December 3rd.
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; email support@reubensretreat.org or call on 01457 680023. Everyone is welcome and all groups are non-religious and multi-faith.
Window of Peace
Healing Meditation for bereaved parents and parents of life limited/threatened children.
Join us for a gentle evening of holistic relaxation and meditation. This is a calming space to find the quiet and some peace for your soul. We alternate this group to provide a calm, safe space for parents of life limited/threatened children and bereaved parents. To protect little ears and hearts this group is for parents only.
Dates for Bereaved parents: Feb 10th, April 13th, June 8th, Aug 10th, Oct 12th, December 14th.
Dates for parents of life limited/threated children: Jan 13th, March 9th, May 11th, July 13th, Sept 14th, Nov 9th
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reubens (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK13 7BQ)
Small Steps Ramble
A Reubens Retreat led walk for parents continuing to live after love and loss.
Join us for a few hours walking and mindful contemplation, and enjoy the peace of nature whilst connecting with others on a similar path.
The walk is suitable for most abilities, please contact us for more details regarding meeting place and time.
Dates: March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, June 27th, July 25th, August 29th, September 26th.
Paws for Thought
Animal Assisted Therapy
Meet some of our furry friends in a therapeutic space to nurture and connect with animals. Children with life limited illnesses and their families are welcome to join us for these heart warming sessions.
Dates: February 15th, April 18th, June 13th, August 8th, October 17th, December 12th
Time: We hold two different sessions on the same day to allow our furry friends to have a little rest in between.
The first session is 11am-12pm- please arrive 15 minutes before to make the most of your session.
The second session is 12.30pm- 1.30pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reubens (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
Rhythm at Reuben’s
Musical assisted therapy for children with life limited illnesses and their families
Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.
Dates: March 28th, May 2nd, July 25th, September 12th, November 7th, December 12th
Times: 11am- 2.30pm- Lunch is provided
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
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