“Companioning the bereaved is not about analysing, fixing or resolving another’s grief. Instead, it is about being totally present to the mourner, even being a temporary guardian of his soul.” — DR ALAN WOLFELT The Grief of Bereavement: Companioning the Bereaved THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2015 9.30AM – 3.30PM Treacy Centre 126 The Avenue, Parkville ABOUT THE WORKSHOP WORKSHOP FACILITATOR Loss and Spirituality are intimately entwined. Loss forces change on us. When loss or change comes we are often unprepared. It is a time of chaos. We may feel totally tossed off course. The grief of bereavement forces us to face the deeper questions of our lives; questions about our relationships, our values and the meaning of our lives. What is the grief of bereavement in a Christian context? What enables a person to be totally present to another’s grief? What hinders? How does a person care for their own needs as they support another? Marea Richardson is Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist (Music Psychotherapy), Accredited Grief and Loss Counsellor (NALAG) and Spiritual Director working at Campion Centre of Ignatian Spirituality in Kew. Marea works within a Christian perspective supporting people towards greater emotional, spiritual and physical well-being and has a special interest in supporting people through bereavement and other grief related life experiences. The main focus for this workshop will be: • Exploring the nature of grief in a Christian context • Understanding how the type of attachment to the deceased person influences the grief response • The Mystery of Suffering • Being with the bereaved – the role of compassion • The importance of self awareness and self care TO REGISTER Participants will also be enabled, through discussion, case studies and through the support of music to reflect on their own experience of grief. Registration Cost: $25 (incl. morning tea and lunch). To register, please complete the attached booking form and submit to the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation by Thursday 16 April 2015. For any enquiries call Johanna Carroll on 9926 5765 or [email protected]. Booking Form PROGRAM Please complete this form and submit to the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation by Thursday 16 April 2015. For any enquiries call Johanna Carroll on 9926 5765 or [email protected]. 9.30am Registration and Morning Tea 9.45am Welcome and Introduction 10.00am Session One fax e-mail post 12.30pm Lunch 1.30pm Session Two 3.00pm Close 9926 5767 (Attention: Johanna Carroll) [email protected] Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation PO Box 146 East Melbourne VIC 8002 NOTE: PARKING AT THE TREACY CENTRE Metre parking is available on The Avenue (park side) and Walker Street at $0.60 per hour (up to 11 hrs). Please bring exact money as metres do not give change. Parking is also available at the Zoo located closest to The Avenue, situated on Elliot Avenue, only a short walk from the Centre. Cost is $2 for 5 hours. Tram 19 from Elizabeth Street to Walker Street, (stop 16), is also a quick, pleasant and easy ride from the city. CONTACT DETAILS NAME (please print) ROLE PARISH/ORGANISATION ADDRESS POSTCODE TELEPHONE MOBILE E-MAIL Do you have any special dietary considerations? Please tick the box if you would like to receive a Certificate of Attendance for this event PAYMENT OPTIONS TOTAL $ The Grief of Bereavement - 23 April 2015 COST: $25 per person CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER (payable to Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne) CREDIT CARD Visa Mastercard Name on Card (please print) Card Number Signature Expiry Date /