Online Support Group for Bereaved Siblings (18+)

6 February 2025, 19.00 – 20.30

Online Via Zoom

BOOK FOR THIS GROUP HERE

Join us at TCF’s online peer support group for bereaved siblings. 

ABOUT THE GROUP

Sometimes, as a brother or sister, it is unclear where to turn for support. We need comfort, understanding and empathy from those around us but we are not always able to find these.

We may not like to approach our parents when their own pain is so raw. We might think that they are already too over-burdened to talk, or that our own emotions are less important than theirs. Sometimes we focus on relationships outside the family, but our friends might not have been in this situation and may not know how to deal with us. They may be surprised at our reactions.

This will be a safe place to meet other siblings to share our feelings.

From siblings who have attended a previous group:

‘Sharing the loss of a sibling with other people going through tremendous grief and sharing stories/experiences as well as difficult feelings and emotions was very helpful to me.’

“Thankyou for such a supportive and safe space in last night’s online session for us who have lost siblings”

‘I found the group very helpful and to meet people who have lost siblings in different ways. I think it is helpful that people are present who have experienced their grief (so far) over very different timescales. The facilitators were very friendly and supportive and managed the group well, being responsive to whatever people brought.’

‘Everyone was very welcoming and while everyone had a chance to share their experiences, there was no pressure to speak. I liked how we all slowly introduced ourselves and our siblings. I joined the group intending not to say very much at all and ended up sharing much more than I expected because I felt so comfortable and understood. The poems at the end of the session were beautiful. The whole experience made me feel much less alone.’

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

This group is primarily for anyone over the age of 18 who is bereaved of a brother or sister. However, your bereavement may have happened in childhood or as an adult. 

To keep the group as helpful as possible, we limit the number of attendees and we give priority to siblings who have not attended an online group before.

Please contact events@tcf.org.uk if you have any questions or queries.

If you are concerned about giving your contact details online when you book, please email us at helpline@tcf.org.uk or info@tcf.org.uk saying you want to join the group.

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If your loss is within the last 3 months we ask that you wait a little longer before accessing our online support. Our Helpline on 0345 123 2304 is here if you would like to talk with someone who is there to listen and empathise. 

Please note this group is for bereaved siblings in the UK only – if you want to join from abroad please contact us on events@tcf.org.uk

 

BOOK FOR THIS GROUP HERE