Be Grief Aware. Show You Care.
22 – 28 January 2024
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Death is such a difficult thing for any of us to face. Despite it being widespread, grief is often misunderstood. Grief is a natural response to the death of someone close. It does not follow a definite pattern and can be different for everyone. The bereaved can be left feeling isolated, lonely and confused. Family and friends may be unsure how best support them. Learning more about grief can help someone before and during the grieving process and can also help the people supporting them.
What Is National Grief Awareness Week?
This is the fourth year Irish Hospice Foundation is running a national grief awareness campaign. Originally hosted in November to coincide with the Good Grief Trust (UK) national campaign, this campaign will now take place in January — a time which can be difficult for many people, including those who are grieving.
Find out more information here
Online Events
As part of the campaign, they are hosting two free online events, kindly supported by Fanagans:
Bereavement Networks Lunch & Learn on Grief in the Workplace
About: This is a free online webinar for employees and employers. Many people will be working at the time they experience a bereavement or a significant life loss and require a compassionate and caring response. Having an understanding of grief will help employees understand their own grieving experience but also be more aware of how to support others when grieving.
When: 12:30pm, January 25th, 2024
Living with Loss
About: This event is for all. You may have experienced a bereavement this year or at an earlier time, or you may be concerned about a child or friend who is grieving and you wish to help. We will provide an online space to share some reflections on bereavement and to help people to find out about the supports available.
When: 7:00 pm, January 25th, 2024
For more information about the campaign and how you can get involved please click here