Passport to Care Sessions

Half Day Training

This event will cover all three sessions within the half day:

• An introduction to supporting loss, grief and bereavement
• Understanding dementia -an introduction
• Introduction to Communication skills

Wednesday 9 October at 12.45 until 16.30

Venue to be confirmed

An introduction to supporting loss, grief and bereavement

Grief is a normal, natural response to loss and bereavement that everyone will experience at some point in their life. Many of us however, have a very limited understanding of how grief can affect our feelings, thoughts, behaviours and physical health.

The aim of this information session is to give professionals, volunteers and staff within support organisations, a better understanding of this issue and to offer advice and tips on how to support someone through their grief.

The session gives people:

• An understanding of loss, bereavement, grief and mourning
• Tips on how to help, even if contact is indirect e.g. telephone support
• Contact details of organisations that can offer more in-depth support

• Wednesday 16 October: 14:00 – 15:00: Online via Microsoft Teams

Understanding dementia

The session will help you gain an understanding of what dementia is and  it can affect you.

• Wednesday 23 October: 14:00 – 15:00: Online via Microsoft Teams

Introduction to Communication Skills

Equips participants with the knowledge and skills to improve their communication skills when supporting patients and their relatives.

• Wednesday 30 October: 14:00 – 15:00: Online via Microsoft Teams