Our main aim for Brighter Grays is to be a safe place for children and their families who are suffering the loss of someone close to them. We are not counsellors, but we do have experience that we can share with you and offer advice on where to turn for help, as well as coping mechanisms. Listening and talking to others in the group will also be a large part of our sessions, as everyone will have varied experiences, and we can all learn from one another.
Peer Support Groups.
The groups are for children aged 0 to 21 years, and their families, who have suffered a bereavement. We meet every two weeks, and our groups consist of lots of fun activities as well as group discussions.
Our groups have no specific criteria to join – you don’t have to have lost someone in a particular way or live in a certain area. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live, or what your background is. Everyone is welcome. There are no waiting lists for the groups, and they are completely optional. You can attend one session, skip one, and then come again. We work around you and your family.
Where and when?
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Mirfield Zion Baptist Church @ 12.30pm
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Birkenshaw Methodist Church @ 3pm
Please note: We are not a religious organisation; we are simply using the space and are open to any, all, or no religions/faiths.
School sessions
We offer a range of sessions in schools, from assemblies and workshops to one-to-one support and attending parents’ evenings. All of these sessions are completely free of charge. Please get in touch via email if you would like to book sessions for your school.