Testimonials |
| "I was fortunate enough to be put in contact with Judy when my mother was first diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. She made a real bond with my mother, who is a very private person, but made her feel that she was still an important member of the family and valued.
Judy is a very giving person and was very thoughtful and caring towards my mother, I feel that she dealt with any situation in a very sensible and positive manner. I never felt the slightest qualm in leaving them together all day knowing that my mother was much more positive and happy by the end of a session with her. I would not hesitate to recommend Judy in any caring environment. Her positive and sensitive attitude and general good sense always shine through." |
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| H. Feeney Chinnor Oxon |
Bereavement & Loss
Judy is frequently requested to give her Bereavement and Loss workshops at short notice when there has been bereavement in a Home. Many carers and residents have found this workshop particularly helpful.
Some of the topics that Judy covers are:
- Differences in Grief, Bereavement and Mourning
- Identifying different losses
- In depth understanding of the five stages of grief
- What makes bereavement more difficult?
- Cultural differences in bereavement
- Appropriate memorials
- Supporting grieving service users and carers
- Effective listening skills
- How to communicate with grieving families
- What to say and what not to say