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The Silent Cost of Bereavement at Work: Why We Need a Grief-Literate Workplace
Grief doesn’t stop when someone returns to work. Many organisations track the days immediately after a bereavement. A few days off. Maybe a phased return. And then… everything goes back to normal. Except it doesn’t. Not really. Grief often lingers quietly in the...
24 of the most influential women in Lancashire in 2024
In the 2024 edition of Great British Life magazine, Jane Dixon stands out as one of the 24 most influential women in Lancashire, a testament to her remarkable journey from a bereaved mother to the founder of The Bereavement Café. Her story, alongside those of other...
Urgh, well this has just spoiled my Sunday morning coffee…
I’ve just come across this bright, flowery “powerful” quote on a motivational site on my FB feed - is it really that simple? No! Be strong! What is being strong? Wiping your tears away before anyone sees how much you’re suffering? Showing up and not taking any time to...
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to our Friends of The Bereavement Cafe patronage
Why Become a Friend of The Bereavement Café? Lots of you have been asking about the benefits of joining our Friends of Bereavement Cafe community. We thought we'd put together a quick post to explain what's included and how you can get involved. Becoming a Friend...
Mentorship isn’t just about learning how to run a business
Mentorship isn’t just about learning how to run a business. It’s about someone seeing your potential, challenging you and supporting you. Sometimes, they believe in what you’re doing before you even believe in yourself. How The Bereavement Café Began When I started...
The Silent Cost of Bereavement at Work: Why We Need a Grief-Literate Workplace
Grief doesn’t stop when someone returns to work. Many organisations track the days immediately after a bereavement. A few days off. Maybe a phased return. And then… everything goes back to normal. Except it doesn’t. Not really. Grief often lingers quietly in the...
24 of the most influential women in Lancashire in 2024
In the 2024 edition of Great British Life magazine, Jane Dixon stands out as one of the 24 most influential women in Lancashire, a testament to her remarkable journey from a bereaved mother to the founder of The Bereavement Café. Her story, alongside those of other...
Urgh, well this has just spoiled my Sunday morning coffee…
I’ve just come across this bright, flowery “powerful” quote on a motivational site on my FB feed - is it really that simple? No! Be strong! What is being strong? Wiping your tears away before anyone sees how much you’re suffering? Showing up and not taking any time to...
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to our Friends of The Bereavement Cafe patronage
Why Become a Friend of The Bereavement Café? Lots of you have been asking about the benefits of joining our Friends of Bereavement Cafe community. We thought we'd put together a quick post to explain what's included and how you can get involved. Becoming a Friend...
We are super excited to announce that The Youth Bereavement Cafe is popping up everywhere!
Bereavement Support for Schools and Young People Bereavement Support for Schools is essential in helping children cope with grief and loss. Research suggests that around 1 in 29 school-aged children have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. This figure does...