By Cathy Turner, Bereavement Services Manager
Last month, nurse Dawn talked about her role caring for people in their own homes at the end of their lives. This month, Cathy shares her role.
“When someone close to us dies, we can feel an intense physical pain as well as a deep emotional pain. I believe we need to make time to grieve as it is the healing process which ultimately brings comfort to our pain. Talking to someone outside of family or friends can really help.”
“At Campden Home Nursing, we offer a bereavement counselling service which supports people aged 13 and over. This can include those who have supported a loved one through a long illness and death at home, but can also include sudden or unexpected deaths, loss through suicide, complicated loss and premature deaths.”
“You can refer yourself or be referred by a school, GP or family member. Once we receive your referral, I’ll give you a call to find out a little more about your situation. This informal conversation is a chance for me to understand your experience of loss and offer short-term advice. If counselling feels right for you then you will be placed on our waiting list and counselling should start after about 10-12 weeks. “
“Counselling takes place in our peaceful garden cabin at Jecca’s House in Chipping Campden. You will meet with the same qualified bereavement counsellor who will listen with empathy and without judgement. She will help you process the death and any areas of deep distress, explore the relationship you had with the deceased over the years and help you adjust to your life without them, providing coping mechanisms along the way.”
“We offer up to 6 sessions and once counselling ends, you’re welcome to attend our monthly Bereavement Café at Jecca’s House, run by our friendly, trained volunteers. It’s an informal, supportive space to meet others going through something similar.”
“Our services are available to people aged 13+ who live in our geographical area and have lost a family member or close friend in the last 5 years. The counselling is not charged for, but donations are appreciated to help us continue this vital work.”
Get in touch to find out if we might be able to help: bereavement@campdenhomenursing.org
