Finding comfort and hope
Losing a son or daughter at any age is one of the most heartbreaking things you can ever face as a parent. Whether this has happened to you recently or some time ago, we invite you to join us on a Bereaved Parent Support Weekend.
Here you will be with others who understand your situation first hand and are ready to listen and offer you reassurance and hope for the journey ahead.
Meet Jane and Dave, our Bereaved Parent Support Coordinators
Making time for you
Many have found that taking an entire weekend away in safe surroundings, where everything is catered for, is a time when they can begin to explore their feelings of sadness and loss.
During a support weekend, you will have time to seek help and advice from compassionate people who have also experienced the pain of losing a son or daughter. Listening to how others have started to rebuild their lives will give you hope and the assurance that you do not have to put on a brave face and cope on your own.
It is also an ideal opportunity to make caring friendships with people who you could turn to for understanding and support in the future.
Whether your son or daughter died last week, last month, or years ago, if we can help you on the difficult ‘journey’ of grieving, we would love you to join us. If you have ever felt that no-one else understands the pain, heartache and the devastation you feel since your son or daughter died, this weekend is for you.
Our support weekends take place in beautiful and relaxing settings providing opportunities to walk, take time out by yourself and be in the company of other parents who are facing similar challenges.
You will have opportunities to:
- Understand some of the different ways that men and women grieve
- Discover new ways to handle relationships
- Learn strategies to help you in your journey through loss
- Have time to talk about your son or daughter
- Participate in a time of thanksgiving to celebrate the life of your child
The weekend will be led by Bereaved Parent Support Coordinators Dave and Jane Park and their team. They lost their middle son Ben, then aged eleven, in 2003, and know how difficult life can be following bereavement.
‘I don’t feel alone anymore. I have made friends for life and learnt that all my emotions are normal.’
Our next support weekend for bereaved parents includes Brothers and Sisters: Life after Loss, an event for bereaved adult siblings who have lost a brother or sister.
The sibling weekend runs alongside our bereaved parent weekend, although most sessions will be separate and will be run by those who have experienced the loss of a sibling.
- The cost of attending this weekend is £175*. This includes accommodation and meals.
- Bookings are all made through Eventbrite.
- Alternatively, feel free to call us on 029 2081 0800 and the team would be glad to help you with your booking.
- We regret that it is not generally possible to provide refunds, due to our financial commitment to the venue.
*If you can afford to pay for a ticket, please go ahead and book via the link below. If that isn’t possible at the moment, please email our Bereaved Parent Support Coordinators Dave and Jane Park, as we may be able to help you. We never want money to be the reason you are unable to access our resources and support.
Please see our frequently asked questions page for further information.
Booking information
2025 dates advanced notice: 17-19 October.
