Support for Bereaved Parents and Siblings

We are here to support you following the devastating loss of your child or sibling. We provide an informal, quiet space for you to meet with other bereaved parents and siblings and share your experiences.

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At SLOW we know that your grief cannot be fixed, and we do not strive to ‘make things better’.

Instead we give you space and support, so that you may, in your own time, slowly rebuild your life.

In this way, we believe there is hope to be found in connecting with other bereaved parents and siblings, relief in sharing the pain of grief, and company in bearing the unbearable, alongside others who are living with loss.

November 2021 Update

We are running face to face groups in London as well as regular Zoom meetings this month, see below for dates of our next groups or check out the SLOW calendar.

You can also connect with other bereaved families via our Facebook page.

Being listened to and understood is for bereaved parents a ray of hope amidst a world that has fallen apart.

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Whether it’s weeks, months or years since your child or sibling died you’ll be welcome here at SLOW.

South London Bereaved Parents Weekly Group

Streatham-based daytime support group every Tuesday via Zoom during term time. Resuming face-to-face groups soon.

Tue 30

Bereaved Parents Weekly Tuesday Zoom Support Group (South London)

30 November at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

North London Bereaved Parents Weekly Group

Islington-based, face to face daytime group every Wednesday during school term time.

Dec 01

Bereaved Parent Weekly Wednesday Support Group (North London)

1 December at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

North London Bereaved Parents Monthly Group

Islington-based, face to face evening support group once a month.

Dec 09

Bereaved Parents Monthly Evening Support Group (North London)

9 December at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Weekly Bereaved Parents Zoom Group

Daytime support group every Monday via Zoom during term time.

Mon 29

Bereaved Parents Weekly Zoom Support Group

29 November at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Monthly Bereaved Parents Zoom Group

Evening support group held monthly via Zoom during term time.

Dec 16

Bereaved Parents Monthly Evening Zoom Support Group

16 December at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

North London SLOWsibs Quarterly Workshops

Quarterly workshops for bereaved children (aged 6-15 years) who have lost siblings.

Dec 18

SLOWsibs Workshop

18 December at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SLOWsibs 18+ Bereaved Adult Sibling Support

Evening support groups held monthly via Zoom for bereaved adult siblings (aged 18+ years).

Dec 09

SLOWsibs 18+ Support Group

9 December at 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm

Take a look at our calendar to find out when the next support groups and workshops are taking place.

Select one of the highlighted dates and then follow the link below the calendar for more information.

Mon 29

Bereaved Parents Weekly Zoom Support Group

29 November at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Get in touch

For further details for all our groups and workshops contact 07532 423 674 or info@slowgroup.co.uk

You can also get in touch via our contact form and connect with us on social media

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Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2021

Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2021

Nov 18, 2021

Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2021 raises awareness of bereaved children and young people in the UK.

Patron and facilitator, Clara Francis, shares her heartbreaking story

Patron and facilitator, Clara Francis, shares her heartbreaking story

Oct 15, 2021

Clara Francis describes her daughter’s tragic story, how she was helped by SLOW in the aftermath of her death and her determination to help other bereaved parents.

Meet Nikki and why she’s grateful for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Meet Nikki and why she’s grateful for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Oct 9, 2021

As Baby Loss Awareness week approaches our new Bereavement Support Services Manager, Nikki Peterson, shares her daughter’s story.

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As we come to the end of Children’s Grief Awaren

As we come to the end of Children’s Grief Awareness week, we wanted to share some more images from our bereaved sibling workshops.

Throughout the year, we offer workshops using different materials that can help children and young people express their feelings of grief and loss that are often too difficult to say.

Our workshops bring bereaved siblings together which helps them realise they aren’t alone, it can reduce their anxieties and help them process their emotions all in a playful, fun & safe space.

These pictures capture some very precious memories where brother’s and sister’s who have died are remembered. Images are from our ‘Herbs for Hearts’ summer workshop and last year’s ‘Christmas’ workshop.

Bereaved children and young people can be supported by giving them space, asking what they need or what will help. Listen and give them time to share their emotions and allow them to grieve in their own way.

To find out when our sessions run. Click the link in our bio.

#cgaw2021 #childbereavement #childrensmentalhealth #griefsupport #saythewords #childdeath #griefawareness #griefsupport

As we continue to promote Children’s Grief Aware

As we continue to promote Children’s Grief Awareness Week we wanted to share some of the ways our bereaved siblings #saythewords which is the theme of this year’s campaign.

The spoken word isn’t the only way to verbalise grief, that’s why we offer different creative workshops for bereaved siblings to allow them to express their feelings, thoughts and emotions.

Here you can see images from our ‘hopes & dreams bunting’ workshop and our ‘memory pebbles’ workshop.

It’s a safe place where bereaved siblings can meet other bereaved siblings so they know they aren’t alone and they aren’t the only one this has happened too.

To find out more click the link in our bio.

#cgaw2021 #saythewords #childlosssupport #griefprocess #griefismysuperpower #griefawareness

Day 5 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week and we

Day 5 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week and we wanted to share another quote with you from one of our bereaved siblings ‘school mates don’t get it but I can talk to us in here’.

With our SLOWsibs support groups, we offer bereaved siblings the chance to talk, listen, share experiences and ‘be got’, all facilitated by trained experts and bereaved parents themselves. We do get it at SLOW. And we offer quarterly workshops for young people and children and weekly and monthly support sessions to bereaved parents.

To find out when our sessions run, click the link in our bio.

If you would like to support slow in any other way please DM us 🙏

#cgaw2021 #griefquotes #bereavedsibling #saythewords #griefworks #griefandlosssupport

It’s day 3 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week.

It’s day 3 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week. At SLOW we offer support to children and young people through our SLOWsibs sessions.

These sessions are for bereaved siblings and one of our members says ‘I find it really fun and I’ve met other children that have lost their brothers and sisters, so I know I’m not the only one this has happened to’.

This year’s theme is #saythewords it’s about giving young people and children a voice to express their grief and open up a conversation.

To find out when our sessions run, click the link in our bio.

#cgaw2021 #bereavedchildren #saythewords #griefquotes #childgrief #hopeafterloss #griefwork

Today is International Men’s Day, at SLOW we wel

Today is International Men’s Day, at SLOW we welcome all gender’s.

‘I think that’s why you find more dad’s there as well, because there is a male and female facilitator’, is a quote from one of our bereaved dad’s.

If you are a bereaved dad, please know that you’re not alone, our groups are led and facilitated by bereaved parents and it’s a safe space for you to talk, listen and share experiences with other bereaved parents.

Click the link in our bio to find out when our groups run.

#internationalmensday #dadssupport #bereavedfather #bereavedparents #supportfordads #mensgriefsupport #mensupportingmen

It’s day 2 of children’s grief awareness week.

It’s day 2 of children’s grief awareness week. This year’s theme is #SaytheWords How can you encourage a conversation to support bereaved children and young people?

The theme is also about the importance of professional support & the difference this can make to children and young people.

At SLOW we offer creative workshops for bereaved siblings, it’s a safe space for them to process their thoughts and emotions with other bereaved siblings.

The image shows the different types of creative workshops we offer, whether it’s art, den building, baking, craft making, writing, it’s providing children and young people the opportunity to communicate what they want to say in an expressive way. Creative workshops offer the chance for children and young people to make sense of their world, when navigating grief after their sibling has died.

#cgaw2021 #saythewords #childbereavement #griefsupport #normalisegrief #childgrief

Today marks the beginning of Children’s Grief Aw

Today marks the beginning of Children’s Grief Awareness Week, now in its 7th year and originally setup by @griefencounter, the week is designed to raise awareness of bereaved children and young people in the UK.

This year’s theme is #saythewords giving bereaved children the opportunity to be heard, listened too and the opportunity to give their grief a public voice. It’s also about what support means to bereaved children and highlighting the difference that support can make in their lives.

At SLOW we support children after the death of their brother or sister through our SLOWsibs groups. We run quarterly creative workshops where children can meet other bereaved siblings so they know they are not alone. We provide a safe space to explore feelings, giving them hope for the future.

Head to our website to find out more about our SLOWsibs groups slowgroup.co.uk/slowsibs/

#childrensgriefawarenessweek #cgaw2021 #saythewords #griefencounter #childbereavement #supportingbereavedchildren

Are you a bereaved parent looking for support? We

Are you a bereaved parent looking for support?

We have regular weekly and monthly drop in sessions in North London.

We are here to support you following the devastating loss of your child (any aged child). Our support groups give you the opportunity to talk to other bereaved parents and share your experiences

To find out when our sessions run, click the link in our bio.

#griefsupport #lifeafterloss #bereavementsupport #northlondonsupportgroup #childloss #childlosssupport #griefgroup

‘Being listened to and understood, is for bereav

‘Being listened to and understood, is for bereaved parents a ray of hope amidst a world that has fallen apart.’ That’s how one of our parents describes our support sessions.

Our support sessions are an informal, quiet space for bereaved families. You can come as often or as little as you like, either in person in North London or virtually via our zoom sessions.

Click the link in our bio to see our SLOW calendar.

#griefsupport #griefquotes #bereavedparents #loveandloss #youarenotalone #zoomsupport

Do you know we offer regular support sessions virt

Do you know we offer regular support sessions virtually via zoom?

We have weekly and monthly groups available to support bereaved parents of any aged child.

All of our support groups are led and facilitated by bereaved parents, we’re here for you.

To find out when our sessions run email info@slowgroup.co.uk

#grieftips #griefsupport #supportforbereavedparents #bereavedparents #bereavedparent #childdeath #childloss #peersupport

As we come to the end of Children’s Grief Awaren

As we come to the end of Children’s Grief Awareness week, we wanted to share some more images from our bereaved sibling workshops.

Throughout the year, we offer workshops using different materials that can help children and young people express their feelings of grief and loss that are often too difficult to say.

Our workshops bring bereaved siblings together which helps them realise they aren’t alone, it can reduce their anxieties and help them process their emotions all in a playful, fun & safe space.

These pictures capture some very precious memories where brother’s and sister’s who have died are remembered. Images are from our ‘Herbs for Hearts’ summer workshop and last year’s ‘Christmas’ workshop.

Bereaved children and young people can be supported by giving them space, asking what they need or what will help. Listen and give them time to share their emotions and allow them to grieve in their own way.

To find out when our sessions run. Click the link in our bio.

#cgaw2021 #childbereavement #childrensmentalhealth #griefsupport #saythewords #childdeath #griefawareness #griefsupport

As we continue to promote Children’s Grief Aware

As we continue to promote Children’s Grief Awareness Week we wanted to share some of the ways our bereaved siblings #saythewords which is the theme of this year’s campaign.

The spoken word isn’t the only way to verbalise grief, that’s why we offer different creative workshops for bereaved siblings to allow them to express their feelings, thoughts and emotions.

Here you can see images from our ‘hopes & dreams bunting’ workshop and our ‘memory pebbles’ workshop.

It’s a safe place where bereaved siblings can meet other bereaved siblings so they know they aren’t alone and they aren’t the only one this has happened too.

To find out more click the link in our bio.

#cgaw2021 #saythewords #childlosssupport #griefprocess #griefismysuperpower #griefawareness

Day 5 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week and we

Day 5 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week and we wanted to share another quote with you from one of our bereaved siblings ‘school mates don’t get it but I can talk to us in here’.

With our SLOWsibs support groups, we offer bereaved siblings the chance to talk, listen, share experiences and ‘be got’, all facilitated by trained experts and bereaved parents themselves. We do get it at SLOW. And we offer quarterly workshops for young people and children and weekly and monthly support sessions to bereaved parents.

To find out when our sessions run, click the link in our bio.

If you would like to support slow in any other way please DM us 🙏

#cgaw2021 #griefquotes #bereavedsibling #saythewords #griefworks #griefandlosssupport

It’s day 3 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week.

It’s day 3 of Children’s Grief Awareness Week. At SLOW we offer support to children and young people through our SLOWsibs sessions.

These sessions are for bereaved siblings and one of our members says ‘I find it really fun and I’ve met other children that have lost their brothers and sisters, so I know I’m not the only one this has happened to’.

This year’s theme is #saythewords it’s about giving young people and children a voice to express their grief and open up a conversation.

To find out when our sessions run, click the link in our bio.

#cgaw2021 #bereavedchildren #saythewords #griefquotes #childgrief #hopeafterloss #griefwork