Understanding Grief & Bereavement

Bereavement and grief are things we will experience at some point in our lives. Most people associate grief with the loss of a loved one. We can also experience feelings of loss, grief and bereavement following the loss of a pet, the breakdown of a relationship, the loss of a job and on receiving a diagnosis of a terminal or life-limiting illness. This session will explore the relationship between loss, grief, bereavement and mental health; how we can manage grief in healthy ways; and how we can support others who are experiencing loss or grief

After attending the session participants will be able to:

• Understand how to have a conversation about grief
• Support someone that has experienced loss or bereavement
• Manage our own feelings of loss or grief in healthy ways
  

SPEAKERS:

Steve Heath - Director & Co-founder, Mental Health in Business, Speaker, Wellbeing Coach & Breathwork Teacher

Steve is one of the co-founders of MHIB and his vision is to lead a global shift in mental health in the workplace. He is passionate about helping leaders, managers and organisations to lead the way with mental health & wellbeing in the workplace.

Steve has 10+ years of business ownership experience, having established, run, and sold a successful media production business. His focus is now on mental health in the workplace and in business. He has considerable experience working, volunteering and advising in this area as well as his own lived experience of poor mental health. He is an accredited mental health first aid trainer, wellbeing coach and committed teacher of breathing exercises that alleviate anxiety and depression.

Claire Russell - Claire has over 20 years of business ownership and corporate leadership experience, having established, run, sold and managed several businesses in the financial services sector. She is a professional speaker and has presented on a wide range of topics from business leadership and strategy to more personal inspirational and motivational talks drawing on her own life experience.

Claire's focus is now on mental health in the workplace and in business. She has considerable experience working, volunteering and advising in this area as well as her own very personal experience. She is an accredited mental health first aid trainer, TedX speaker and a committed listening volunteer with the Samaritans. Very few have the combined experience that Claire has - which she is determined to use to effect real change.