Thursday 11th October
At St Barnabas
10-11am Walking beside the suicidal
An opportunity to listen to Dr Jim Wilson, Psychotherapist, and to share from our own experience, if we would like.
11.30am-12.30pm Psychosocial issues at the end of life
Dr Aruni Wijeratne, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Epsom General Hospital and Princess Alice Hospice, considers some of the mental and emotional needs which may become apparent at the end of life.
1pm Lunch
2-3pm Bereaved by suicide
Ann Culley, a Cruse Counsellor who also works with Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide, explores some of the feelings and reactions which may occur when we are bereaved in this way.
4-6pm Sharing our stories, leading into reflective time
Jane Oundjian, Bereavement Counsellor. Being deeply listened to as we share our stories and our pain can be a profoundly healing experience.
6.30-7.30pm A special meal
An opportunity to be cared for with good food.
8-10pm Film - The Way
The agony of grief and a glimpse of the hope which can come. Martin Sheen stars as the bereaved father.
Released May 2011. Certifcate 12A. Shown with kind permission of Icon Entertainment.