Supporting yourself and preparing for loss

A friendly online workshop where you can talk about how it feels to care for someone with a life-limiting illness, and the challenges that can come with it.

Supporting yourself and preparing for loss

A safe and supportive space to share your experiences, feel heard, and learn ways to take care of your own wellbeing while supporting someone you love. This might be soon after a diagnosis, as things begin to change, or near the end of their life.

In this online workshop, you will have the chance to:

  • Reflect on your own experiences
  • Understand the different emotions you may be feeling
  • Think about how to prepare for an uncertain time ahead

Who can attend? Adults who are supporting a loved one through a life limiting illness and are linked with Rennie Grove Peace

It's free! All our support is free of charge thanks to the generosity of our local community who fund the majority of our services.

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Three-part series Depending on your individual situation, you are welcome to attend all three sessions or just attend the one that most relates to you.

Online via Teams We will send you details once you have signed-up.

 

This workshop may be helpful for:

  • People who want to understand more about feelings of grief before a loss (anticipatory grief)
  • People who feel unsure about what to do after a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness
  • People who would like emotional support while caring for someone at the end of their life

 

When

Depending on your individual situation, you are welcome to attend all three sessions or just attend the one that most relates to you.

All session are one hour and run from 12pm – 1pm.

2026 datesSession 1 – Early diagnosisSession 2 - The journeySession 3 – Preparing for the end and what comes nextTime
JulyTuesday 7 JulyTuesday 14 JulyTuesday 21 July12-1pm - Please join the meeting link 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. 
AugustTuesday 4 AugustTuesday 11 AugustTuesday 18 August12-1pm - Please join the meeting link 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. 
SeptemberTuesday 1 SeptemberTuesday 8 SeptemberTuesday 15 September12-1pm - Please join the meeting link 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. 
OctoberTuesday 6 OctoberTuesday 13 OctoberTuesday 20 October12-1pm - Please join the meeting link 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. 
NovemberTuesday 10 NovemberTuesday 10 NovemberTuesday 17 November12-1pm - Please join the meeting link 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. 
DecemberTuesday 1 DecemberTuesday 8 DecemberTuesday 15 December12-1pm - Please join the meeting link 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. 

How do I sign up?

If you’d like to sign up to our two-part webinar series, please get in touch 

This workshop is for adults who are supporting a loved one with a life-limiting illness and are linked with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care. It is designed to help people explore their feelings, share experiences, and find support during a difficult time.

Anticipatory grief is the grief people may experience before a loved one dies. It can include feelings of sadness, worry, anger, uncertainty, or fear about the future. These feelings are a natural response to the changes and challenges that can come with a serious illness.

No. You are welcome to attend all three sessions or choose the session that feels most relevant to your current situation.

Each online session lasts one hour and runs from 12pm to 1pm

Yes. All of our support services are free of charge thanks to the generosity of our local community, who fund the majority of our work.

You will need a device with internet access, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can join with or without a camera, depending on what feels comfortable for you.

The workshop explores the emotional impact of supporting someone with a life-limiting illness, understanding anticipatory grief, coping with uncertainty, preparing for future changes, and looking after your own wellbeing.

If you would like to attend, please get in touch and a member of the team will be happy to help you register.

Find out more about our wider bereavement support