The Paradox of Grief, Julia Samuel
Can pain do good? Julia Samuel explains that as a child she learnt that denial was the only way to manage sadness and loss. We will all grieve, yet we turn away from facing death, and are therefore ignorant and unable to help ourselves when it does happen. In this TED Talk Julia explains that grieving is a form of learning, and that pain, unfortunately, is the agent of change. Pain is the curative part of grief; it is how we heal. we adapt and grow through loss. We learn that the very thing we least want to do, is the very thing we most need to do. We also discover that our love for the person who dies remains, and even grows. When we allow ourselves to grieve we discover that we are forever changed by it, and that change is experienced as growth. So, yes, when it comes to grief, pain can do good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4PNNlGWq_Q
Griefcast with Cariad Lloyd
Griefcast is a podcast that examines the human experience of grief and death – but with comedians, so it’s cheerier than it sounds. https://cariadlloyd.com/griefcast
To Absent Friends Afternoon Tea – a remembrance and storytelling event for all (Glasgow)
This event is being run in partnership with Annexe Communities. It is a safe space for all members of the local community to share their memories and stories of loved ones who have died.
Attendees are encouraged and welcome to bring small items or photos that remind them of their loved ones to talk about or if they wish they can make the first page of a memory scrapbook. The event will also have a memory tree where attendees will be invited to add their memories or even the names of the loved ones they wish to remember.
There will be Afternoon Tea – cakes, tea and coffee.
Everyone is welcome and no booking is required.
Demystifying Death Cafe – Glasgow
Join Alberta at The Whiteinch Centre to talk openly about death and dying in a safe and confidential space.
There will be an introduction to explain how the event will work, an opportunity to talk and share, and the sharing of information resources covering topics including: planning for the end of life, how to start conversations about death and dying and how to support someone who has been bereaved.
This free event, funded by Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief, will include free refreshments.
To find out more and to book your place, go to eventbrite.