For Carers
Bereavement Support Group
The Banksia Bereavement Support Group gives bereaved family members the opportunity to connect with each other, and share stories about their loved one and their experience of palliative care. The free 6-week small group program is run by our two psychologists and aims to:
- Increase understanding of grief and loss
- Provide practical strategies to cope with grief
- Support adjusting to life after loss
- Promote social connection through shared experiences
Program Overview
Further details about sessions will be provided prior to the commencement of the program.
Session 1: Welcome & Introduction
Session 2: Understanding grief, loss & adjustment
Session 3: Sharing stories
Session 4: Processing loss
Session 5: Growing around grief
Sesssion 6: Getting through the holidays & firsts
2026 Support Group Dates
5 November – 10 December
Where: Banksia offices, 472 Lower Heidelberg rd, Heidelberg
Time: 10am – 11.30am
Who can join the group?
Immediate family members of a Banksia client who has passed away within 4 – 12 months of the group start date are eligible to participate in the group.
If you have participated in one of our bereavement support groups previously, or are already seeing one of our psychologists, please be mindful that spaces are limited, and priority will be given to those who have not had the chance to access support previously.
