Welcome to the Grief Support Hub

Welcome , we're glad you're here

Welcome

We're glad you're here — and we want you to know that it took courage to take this step.

This is a space created with care, for people who are carrying the weight of loss. There is no right way to grieve, and no expectation of how you should feel as you move through this course. You are welcome here exactly as you are.

The Grief Support Hub has been developed to offer you knowledge, comfort, and tools that may help you make sense of your experience — at your own pace, in your own time.

You don't have to do this alone.

The Grief Support Hub, Courses below

Presentations and webinars about different aspects of loss and grief

Short Videos for you when you need a quick bit of support

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An Overview Of

Loss & Grief

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Self-Compassion Talk and Guided Meditation with Liz Gleeson

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Continuing Bonds - How Do I Relate To My Loved One Now?

 

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How Nature Can Support us when we're grieving - Coming Soon!

 

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Supporting Someone Else?

Learn the Art Of Listening

With Dr Kathryn Mannix

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Poetry - some poetry read by Liz that might support you through your grieving process

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Understanding 'Normal' Dying and Death

with Dr Kathryn Mannix

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Some creative ideas for engaging with your grief

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More learning resources

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Listen to the Podcast

There are over 110 episodes on the Shapes Of Grief podcast. Liz has spoken with people who have had a wide range of experiences of loss and grief. We hope you find these conversations useful and enlightening.

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Books about Grief

According to some researchers, grieving is like a learning experience. We have to learn how to be in this changed world. For many of us, books can provide such learning. We've put together some ideas for you, let us know if you have other recommendations!

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Forest Medicine

Grief can be so overwhelming at times, it can feel like it is bigger than us. Spending time in nature can be a wonderful balm; nature never finds our grief too much, she can bear all of it at once. Liz is conducting research into the benefits of spending time in the forest. For some nature therapy tools you can use, check out forestmedicine.ie

Sometimes we need extra help, if you need to talk to someone right now, please reach out to the appropriate service below.

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I'm worried that I might have prolonged grief, what is it and what should I do?

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Contact Pieta House Support Line if you are feeling suicidal

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Contact the Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line, Mon to Fri 10-1pm

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If you have been bereaved by suicide, HUGG have some helpful resources and also support groups across the country

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The Samaritans

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Bernardos Bereavement Helpline for Children and Families

Participant Testimonials

“I signed up to the Shapes Of Grief Training Programme last year and it is the best learning that I have come across, both personally and professionally, in the seven years since my daughter died. For us professionals working with grief and loss, it is crucial that we are grief-educated.”

Kathy Lapsley

"The Shapes of Grief course is honestly more than just a worthwhile CPD experience. The quality of the content, the depth of the topics covered, the wealth of material and the emotional integrity at the centre of all of the modules - it is a course that has deepened my knowledge of grief and the grieving process".

Mary-Kate Kelly, Psychotherapist, Cancer Care West

“This is the most comprehensive and thorough Grief Education Programme that’s out there, I know, because I’ve tried them all! The bereaved deserve our best support and this training will help you to provide that.”

Kathy, Psychotherapy Student, UK

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