Support group ideas

[LesleyA]

Hi All

I'm afraid I'm not new at this but still find it so hard to start a thread if one wants it to go into the general trending talk area. Help!
I'm interested to hear what support groups MN'ters wished there were, were more of etc. I'm a counsellor and have recently aquired a practice with a fairly big room ideal for groups of say 8 people. I love people feeling supported and sharing their common struggles and solutions etc. Whether its bereavement, infertility, please let me know what you would attend or would like to.Looking forward to responses or perhaps how I need to get this into another category. thank you

Bereavement for me just lost my mum and potentially could also lose my dad sometimes I just wish someone else understood.

Dear Foxy

I hope you're not getting this for the 2nd time. I was almost finished writing when I was interrupted and when I went back to the message it had disappeared. Thank you for responding to me. I do think it makes such a difference when you are supported by someone who has actually experienced the same loss, or facing the same/similar loss. I hope you find a bereavement group near you. Is there an online bereavement group that you know of. When I struggled to fall pregnant I joined an infertility group and it was great getting to know other women trying, crying, waiting. I'm so sorry you lost your mum. I think we're never ready to lose a parent and it sounds like you are possibly going to be losing both in a short time. Its a loss we will all face and we are never old enough. It is little comfort when you actually want the actual person there but I believe that only the body dies. I know this may not be your belief and even if it were its still not in anyway nearly the same as having the person you've lossed with you. My sincere and genuine heartfelt message of comfort to you. Thank you for responding, LesleyA