Coping With Grief at Christmas | Free Seminar

On behalf of The Palmdale Group, Creightons Funeral Service will host a free seminar this month aimed at those experiencing grief.

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Understanding Grief and Loss – Coping with Grief at Christmas Time will shed light on the grieving and bereavement process experienced by those dealing with loss at this time of year.

The annual seminar will be supported this year by a guest speaker from The National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG), a not-for-profit organisation formed in 1977 following the Granville Train Disaster to act as a support network for people experiencing loss and grief.

Coping with grief at Christmas has much to do with challenging your expectations of the ‘perfect’ Christmas. It is essential to acknowledge that you are not responsible for the happiness of others but also that they cannot assist you if they are unaware of your pain or concerns. Be gentle with yourself, trying not to expect too much of yourself or those around you. It makes good sense but often needs planning.

“The death of a loved one, whether anticipated or not, is one of the most stressful experiences that one will encounter during life. Grief is our response to this loss and is a normal, natural and healthy response,” says Lyn Parkes, Community Liaison Manager for The Palmdale Group.

Creightons Funeral Service is encouraging anyone who has lost a loved one or is supporting someone experiencing grief to attend on Saturday, 16 November, in the Hillside Chapel commencing at 10am at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park (57 Palmdale Road, Palmdale). The event will conclude at 11am, and complimentary refreshments will be provided afterwards.

“The seminar will provide attendees with a greater understanding of exactly what grief means, providing the necessary tools to assist people through their bereavement,” said Lyn.

“In addition to this event, Creightons Funeral Service will host other Grief Training Sessions for professionals next year. Our healthcare professionals need to understand the unique ways in which they can assist people in dealing with loss so that they can be best equipped to help them through their grief.”

Attendance is free, however, RSVPs are requested by telephone on 1300 130 955 or by email at info@creightonsfuneralservice.com.au