Parents
How we can help...
Whether it’s chatting to other parents in our support groups, unloading in a counselling session in one of our woodland pods, or treating yourself to a relaxing massage with our complementary therapist – there are all kinds of support for Derian parents.
Derian Dads Bereavement Group
This group is a place for bereaved dads to meet in a relaxed, safe and welcoming space and will be facilitated by two members of the family support team. Meet with like-minded men to chat, listen, and laugh together over a takeaway or a brew.
For more information contact Lucy or John from family support team by emailing families@derianfamily.co.uk
June 3rd
July 1st
July 29th
August 26th
September 23rd
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
Derian Dads
Meet with like-minded Derian dads who understand the demands, needs, struggles and rewards that you are navigating. Socialise, tell stories, and share advice in a relaxed and positive environment over a brew or a takeaway.
For more information contact Lucy or John from family support team by emailing families@derianfamily.co.uk
June 10th
July 8th
August 5th
September 2nd
September 30th
October 28th
November 25th
December 15th
Derian Mums
A place for mums to meet like-minded mums.
June 4th
July 2nd
July 30th
August 27th
September 24th
October 22nd
November 19th
December 17th
Derian Mums Bereavement Group
A place for bereaved mums to meet in a relaxed, safe and welcoming space, to talk openly about grief with likeminded people.
June 24th
July 22nd
August 19th
September 16th
October 14th
November 11th
December 9th
Crochet and Crafts
Crochet and Craft brings together siblings, parents and grandparents for a Monday morning filled with coffee, cake, crochet, crafts, and a good old natter. For more information please contact Lucy or Jean from our Family Support Team by emailing families@derianfamily.co.uk
Counselling
If you feel that you need some extra support, individual or group, counselling is available for parents.
Complementary therapies
Parents can access holistic therapies, including massage and Reiki, at the hospice.