Bereavement Support

Bereavement support at Sherwood Park Hall
You can join Us

What You need to know

Grief is deeply personal, but it can also be profoundly isolating. While friends and family offer comfort initially, over time, the expectation to “move on” can lead to silence and loneliness. That’s where structured support comes in:

  • Grief is Not Linear: It’s a complex process that includes many different emotions—not just sadness, but also anger, guilt, and confusion. A support space validates these complex feelings.
  • The World Changes: Grief impacts every aspect of life, from routines and responsibilities to your identity. Sharing these shifts with others who understand provides essential grounding.
  • A Safe Space to Speak: Sometimes, the people closest to us are grieving too, making it hard to share without feeling like a burden. Our sessions are specifically designed as a judgment-free zone where you can talk openly and honestly.

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What Times?
Sessions will start in 2026 if you have experienced loss reach out to us for start times
What is Provided?
Bereavement professional practical support and peer to peer support, snacks and resources
Where?
Sherwood Park Hall, Recreational Ground, Abbotts Road, Mitcham CR4 1JP
How it works
A warm and welcoming environment offering drop ins are welcome contact us if you need support.
FINDING A WAY THROUGH GRIEF

Losing someone important is one of the hardest experiences we face. It can feel like the world has stopped, even as everything else keeps moving. At our Community Hub, we believe no one should have to walk through grief alone. We are here to offer a dedicated, safe, and supportive space right here in your neighborhood.

What Can I Hope to Gain from a Session?

Our bereavement support sessions are not about “getting over” your loss; they are about learning how to live with itwhile honoring the memory of the person you lost.

By joining our group, you can expect to:

  • Reduce Isolation: Connect with a supportive network that understands the pain of loss, transforming loneliness into shared experience.
  • Develop Coping Tools: Learn healthy, sustainable strategies for managing intense emotional waves, triggers, and the practical challenges that arise after a loss.
  • Find Your Voice: Have dedicated time and space to talk about your loved one and your journey without fear of judgment or making others uncomfortable.
  • Restore Hope: Slowly shift your focus from the overwhelming pain to finding moments of light, purpose, and renewed connection, all while keeping your loved one’s memory alive.

You don’t need to be ready to speak; you just need to be ready to show up. We welcome you exactly as you are.

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