Starting anew
By the time this goes to print we’re probably all going to be guilty of one thing – breaking our New Year Resolutions! Whether the sound of that phrase made you groan or smile to yourself, we can’t deny that every time a new year rolls round it brings with it hope…hope that this year […]
Supporting young people with grief
Bereavement is an event, grief is an emotional response to the loss, and mourning is an active process we go through. When a young person suffers a bereavement it can turn their world upside down. It may be a parent, a close friend or a beloved pet that has died. The death may have occurred […]
Supporting Grieving Children
We cannot protect a child from death. Death is all around us and children may encounter death at a very early age, their pet may die or a family member. It can be very distressing and uncomfortable for family members, as they may not know what to say, or how to cope with their child’s […]
Christmas Craft Fayre
Join us at our annual CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE which this year will be taking place on Saturday 7th December 2019 at Wesley Place Methodist Church, Lawton Road, Alsager from 10am to 2pm. We will have around 20 stallholders joining us, selling a wide range of handcrafted items, including handmade Christmas trees, wreaths & crosses, candles, […]
No time limits
When we are struggling with the death of a loved one it can be really confusing to hear all the conflicting advice from those around us. Initially after the death, the funeral and for some weeks after, we may be supported by family, friends and colleagues. However, after some months, or even years, have gone […]
35 Years of the Dove Service
This year the Dove Service are proud to be celebrating 35 years of service, providing specialist counselling, training and support to people from the age of 4+ who have been affected by grief through bereavement, significant loss or life-changing illness since 1984. To help us mark this fantastic achievement, we would love to invite you […]
Bereavement by suicide
When someone takes their own life we may feel an intense range of emotions. It is a sudden, usually unexpected event which is traumatic and may even be violent. These feelings can include anger, shame, blame, guilt, betrayal, fear and intense sadness. Many questions may haunt us such as “Why did they do it?” and […]
What to say?
It can be really difficult to know what to say to someone who’s loved one has died. It can also be distressing for the bereaved person to have to deal with people who do not know how to respond to their grief. Unhelpful reactions which are reported by bereaved people include: “Pull yourself together” “Isn’t […]
Life Changing Illness
Life is challenging with its ups and downs and it can be devastating to be diagnosed with an illness which is life changing. Receiving a diagnosis can alter your everyday life, it can cause anxiety for the future and fears for the unknown which lies ahead for the short or longer time you have left. Having […]
Effects of grief
When we experience the death of someone we love, we start to process the grief of loss which affects us in many ways. It affects our feelings, our thoughts and our behaviour. Grieving is a complex process and can be both confusing and frightening… Here are some of the ways grief may affect us:- Feelings […]
