Training sessions from Cruse Scotland

Cultural Differences in Death, Grief and Ritual – 2nd November

  • This session explores how culture and faith shapes our experiences of grief, death, and mourning.
  • Beginning with an introduction to the relationship between culture, death, and grief, the course examines how different communities mark loss through ritual and tradition.
  • Book here – Select a Date & Time – Calendly

Grief When No-One Has Died – 10th November

  • Many people experience grief even when no one has died. It can be brought on by a change of situation, loss of a connection, purpose or relationship.
  • This course will benefit those who work directly with others experiencing ‘non death related grief’ such as those in fostering, the justice system, care based roles.
  • Book here – Select a Date & Time – Calendly

Working With Grief & Suicidal Ideation – 16th November

  • While grief involves emotional pain related to loss, suicidal ideation involves thoughts of ending one’s own life – but in grieving clients, the two often overlap.
  • This session explores the unique challenges of working with clients who are grieving and express the wish to end their own lives. We will discuss strategies and tools to identify risk while supporting these clients in a compassionate and safe therapeutic environment.
  • Book here – Select a Date & Time – Calendly

Compassionate Conversations – 26th November

  • A course to resource staff who have contact with bereaved people as part of their role, and those who are motivated to improve their empathetic communication skills.
  • This training will build your confidence and insight to the differing expressions of grief responses following bereavement; and support you to convey compassionate responses, whilst demonstrating genuine understanding and support.
  • Book here – Select a Date & Time – Calendly

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