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 give you full details and make sure we have the kettle on ready. Please also note that some sessions may be virtual due to restrictions.
You can also keep up to date on our Facebook events page.
Coffee Connect
For families of complexly poorly children
Dates: The last Friday of every month
Time: 10.00am – 12 noon
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
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 new parents of loss
Dates: The last Thursday of every month
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
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 parents of loss, 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
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
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.
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: Various dates across the year
Please contact us for more details
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: Various dates across the year
Time: We hold two different sessions on the same day to allow our furry friends to have a little rest in between.
Please contact us for more details
Venue: The Lodge at Reubens (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
Rhythm at Reuben’s
Musical assisted therapy for families of complexly poorly children
Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul.
Dates: Various dates across the year
Please contact for us for more information
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
Dad’s Club
A support group for dad’s to talk openly in a safe space about their loss
Dates: The second Wednesday of every month
Venue: The Lodge at Reuben’s (Park Crescent, Glossop, SK137BQ)
Rest & Restore
An online course of restorative yoga
Dates: Various dates across the year
Please contact for us for more information
Me Time
A phone support listening service for RR families
Please contact for us for more information
Social Welcare
A support service for RR families to understand the world of social welfare.
Please contact for us for more information
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