Creating Conversations CIC - HWR Community Network

Creating Conversations CIC

Creating Conversations CIC create spaces for open conversations about death, dying and grief.

We provide a safe space for people to talk openly. We provide information and support about how to start conversations about dying, death and grief. We raise awareness of the importance of planning for the end of life and provide information about how to do this. We increase understanding of loss and grief and how to support someone who is grieving.

Activities are run in various locations across the London Boroughs of Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Activities

• Death cafe
• Grief cafe
• Workshops
• Education/information sessions about end of life planning and grief

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Creating Conversations cafes are safe, confidential and friendly space where people, usually strangers, come together to openly talk about death, dying, grief and life!

There is no agenda or objectives; the conversation is simply led by the people in the group. It is a place to talk and share (or just listen) rather than a grief support group or a counselling session. We sit in small groups so it’s easy to participate.

Good Grief Cafe

Creating Conversations run a monthly Grief Café on the first Thurs of every month, 6.30-8.30pm at Wanstead Library).

Wanstead Grief Cafe, 6.30-8.30pm at Wanstead Library, Spratt Hall Road, E11 2RQ

We offer a welcoming space where you can talk, listen, or simply be with others who understand.

We know that grief can sometimes feel quite overwhelming - it can also feel quite lonely. So we've created this space as somewhere people can get together and connect with others who share similar experiences.

It isn't counselling or therapy - just simply a place to share and support each other.

What happens at our Grief Cafe?

We start with an introduction so that everyone knows what to expect. We then sit and talk in small groups so it's easy to participate if you wish. Each group has a table host to help people participate in the way they would like to. We have a short break halfway through and then return to our small groups for a second half. At the end, we come together as a large group and the table hosts share some of the key themes that were discussed.

Whether your loss is recent, anticipated or a long time ago everyone is welcome so do come and join us.

You can book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-death-positive-library-30239235224

Why attend our Grief Cafe:

We know that navigating grief can, at times, be an incredibly isolating experience so we've set up these Grief Cafes to provide an informal and supportive place where people can come together to share and discuss their experiences of grief and loss and connect with others who understand.

Hearing diverse stories and perspectives on grief can also help us make sense of our own loss and grief. We might learn new or different coping strategies and ways of navigating the grieving process.