Supporting Each Other Through Loss event - booking now open
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What? - An opportunity to find out how to support those you know affected by suicide bereavement, and where and how to ask for support if you have lost someone to suicide yourself. This could be you whether it’s a colleague, neighbour, friend or family member, and has happened recently or in the past.
When? - Saturday October 15th from 9.30am
Where? - The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1HH
Who? - Hosted by Suicide Bereavement Support Cumbria, the event involves over 15 local organisations offering support for those suicide bereaved, and the programme includes Bev Bishop (Finding Magic), Andy Airey (one of the 3DadsWalking) and Simon Fell MP.
3 Dads Walking during their first walk from Cumbria to Norfolk via Manchester
Why? This is the tough bit …
The incidence of suicide in the UK is as high as it has ever been. Regrettably for Barrow-in-Furness and the surrounding area, it is a particularly significant issue. It knows no social, cultural or ethnic boundaries. It is estimated that every loss of life to suicide can affect over 130 people. This means that, in our community of Barrow, many, many lives have been impacted by what is often a life-changing and isolating event, with a long-term impact on one’s wellbeing that can include an increase in ‘risk taking’ behaviours and low mood.
How? - The day is designed to highlight to everyone that Barrow has its challenges, but it is also a very supportive community, with many organisations available for those of us having a tough time. The event itself is for those aged 18+, but information will be available for those supporting or working with young people and families who are bereaved.
The day is in two parts:
The morning is all about bringing people together to find out more about what’s available, meet local organisations, and hear from Bev and Andy how the loss of loved ones has altered their lives irrevocably, but also hear their messages of hope.
The afternoon is for those of us who are suicide bereaved. We invite you to share a light lunch with us and, in a closed group with Bev Bishop, you can simply listen or contribute as she uses creative ways to think about loss, and the journey to living one’s best life.
Bev Bishop’s Finding Magic has been bringing people together around bereavement for several years.
What next?
Free tickets are now available from the Forum Barrow website at https://www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/event/suicidebereavement/
If you have any queries, or you are a local organisation that is able to support the event financially, please contact Emily on via emilysbsbarrow@gmail.com or 07831 394653
A big thank you to everyone involved in The Hadfield Trust. They are generously supporting this event with a significant grant.
